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Hand, George, fl. 1839-1841 Log of Whaler "Hamilton"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07664 Author/Creator: Hand, George, fl. 1839-1841 Place Written: Bridgeporte Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1839-1841 Pagination: 145 p. 32.7 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Portrait of the Lincoln Assassination conspirator after his capture. By Gardner, printed circa 1880's.

National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Assassinations
Whaling
Maritime
Age of Jackson
Lincoln

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