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Ford, John S., 1815-1897 to Samuel Houston re: attempts to restore order on Rio Grande

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02404 Author/Creator: Ford, John S., 1815-1897 Place Written: Camp Ronsano, Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1860/02/21 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Retained copy of correspondence. Written at Camp Ronsano on the Rio Grande

Ford, John S., 1815-1897

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