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Jessup, William K., fl. 1883 To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: congratulating Ward on his great work.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.302 Author/Creator: Jessup, William K., fl. 1883 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph note signed Date: 1883/11/26 Pagination: 1 p. 17.6 cm x 11.4 cm Order a Copy

"W.J." emblem printed on top left corner.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Jessup, William, fl. 1883

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