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Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893 to Thomas R. Booth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.66 Author/Creator: Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893 Place Written: Washington City, Utah Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

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