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Beale, James, fl. 1878 to Maj. Geo. Hooker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09171.4 Author/Creator: Beale, James, fl. 1878 Place Written: Nepouset, MA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 April 1878 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

still challenging Batchelder's account. notes his serious blunders as to dates and time. criticizes his engraving.

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