Babcock, Orville E., 1835-1884 to J.Q.A. Ward, Esqr.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.231 Author/Creator: Babcock, Orville E., 1835-1884 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1876/08/23 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25.1 cm x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Babcock, Colonel of Engineers and writes on behalf of the Office of Public Buildings and Grounds, requesting details about Ward's sculpture design of General George Thomas. Ward, is one of several sculptors competing for the rights to create the statue.
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