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Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888 Communication from Secretary of Treasury…May 18, 1864. Transmitted with Message of the President…May 18, 1864.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06745.217 Author/Creator: Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Printed document Date: 18 May 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 23.5 cm Order a Copy

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Johnson, Homer Uri, fl. 1896

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