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Clements, B. N., fl. 1861 to Adam C. Bear

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02233.10 Author/Creator: Clements, B. N., fl. 1861 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 18 September 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope : free frank Height: 20 cm, Width: 12 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed letter reads, "Your official bond and oath of office having been received and placed on file, I have the pleasure, herewith, to forward your commission."

Clements, B. N., fl. 1861
Bear, Adam C., fl. 1861
Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883

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