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Mosby, John S., 1833-1916 to: Sam Chapman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03921.49 Author/Creator: Mosby, John S., 1833-1916 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1915/02/04 Pagination: 1 p. + env. Order a Copy

anniversary of the day he took over the Hong Kong consulate 36 years ago; opposition to Wilson's shipping bill; arranging a sitting for the group painting.

Chapman, Samuel Forrer, 1838-1919
Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916

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