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Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861 [Receipt for 12 camp baskets]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02465.10 Author/Creator: Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Document signed Date: 23 April 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 11.7 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed. Day of purchase is illegible; possibly 23 April. Colonel Ellsworth purchased the baskets from Baldwin & Johnston, successors to Picot & Shotwell. Written across printed text, Baldwin & Johnston note receipt of payment.

Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861

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