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Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911 to Mrs. Hausch [?] re: answering a letter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02456.25 Author/Creator: Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1888/11/30 Pagination: Order a Copy

Written on Navy Department stationery.
[Civil War generals from border states]
One bust engraving of Schley incldued as collateral.

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