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Guiteau, Charles, 1841-1882 to Appleton re: sends autograph with authenticity note of warden John S. Crocker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05999 Author/Creator: Guiteau, Charles, 1841-1882 Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1881/12/12 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Countersigned and authenticated by John S. Crocker, the warden. On U.S. Jail stationery.

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