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Hunter, David, 1802-1886 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02456.12 Author/Creator: Hunter, David, 1802-1886 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 April 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19.7 x 25.2 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 24.5 x 16 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 24.6 x 15.8 cm Order a Copy

Major General Hunter writes, "Will the surgeon in charge of the Hospital please send me a bottle of paregoric, and a small piece of camphor." Two bust engravings of Hunter included as collateral.

Hunter, David, 1802-1886

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