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Sanford, J.E.M., fl. 1899 To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: Suggestion to Ward to included Admiral John A. Winslow in Dewey Arch.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.265 Author/Creator: Sanford, J.E.M., fl. 1899 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1899/09/09 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 16.1 cm, Width: 10.4 cm Order a Copy

Sanford justifies his suggestion by providing evidence of Winslow's valour and deeds, and quotes Admiral Farragut as being inf avor of the suggestion.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Dewey, George, 1837-1917
Sanford, J.E.M., fl. 1899
Winslow, John A., fl. 1899

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