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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08414.4 Author/Creator: Place Written: Cumberland, MD Type: Envelope Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 envelope Height: 15 cm, Width: 8.8 cm Order a Copy

features picture dog wearing collar that says Scott and another dog wearing collar that says Jeff looking at a piece of meat that says Washington

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