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Carson, Kit, 1809-1868 to Malcolm Towndsend

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02475.03 Author/Creator: Carson, Kit, 1809-1868 Place Written: s.l. Type: Signature Date: circa 1867 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.3 cm Order a Copy

Alexander C. Hunt, the Governor of Colorado, writes to Malcolm Towndsend in response to Towndsend's request for General Carson's signature. Hunt states that due to the fragile state of Carson's health, Carson is only able to sign his name.

Carson, Kit, 1809-1868
Hunt, Alexander Cameron, 1825-1894

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