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Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 to Edwards Pierrepoint re: continuing to act as Sec. of War after suspension

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02853 Author/Creator: Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1868/01/18 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

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