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Little, Henry, fl. 1861 to John C. Fremont

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06821.06 Author/Creator: Little, Henry, fl. 1861 Place Written: Cassville, Mo. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 November 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

This letter ackowledges receipt of the joint proclimation of november 2nd and that he is returning a copy signed by General Price, the second copy of which is being retained for publication and distribution on their end.

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