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Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886 to Mrs. Franklin Townsend re: apologies for neglected correspondence

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.046 Author/Creator: Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1882/08/09 Pagination: 2 p. 21 x 13 cm Order a Copy

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Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886

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