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Cullum, George Washington, 1809-1892 to John F. Cullum, Esq.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02465.06 Author/Creator: Cullum, George Washington, 1809-1892 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 May 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 18.7 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

Cullum, Lieutenant Colonel and Aide-de-Camp to General Winfield Scott, writes "General Scott directs me to return his thanks for the valuable compilation of 'Naval Terms' presented to him by you."

Cullum, George Washington, 1809-1892
Cullum, John F., fl. 1861
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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