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Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.240 Author/Creator: Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 6, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

He has looked at George May Powell's position and to properly claim life insurance, he must go into active military operations. He thanks him for his "maiden speech."

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866

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