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Higgins, Patrick, fl. 1859-1862 to Fannie Schoonmaker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02164.06 Author/Creator: Higgins, Patrick, fl. 1859-1862 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 February 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.2 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

Illegible. Ink has faded substantially, making it nearly impossible to read.

Higgins, Patrick, fl. 1859-1862
Reese, David, fl. 1859-1862
Johnson, Charles, fl. 1859-1862
Schoonmaker, Fannie, fl. 1859-1862

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