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Sanford, A., fl. 1863 to John G. Nicholay

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.055 Author/Creator: Sanford, A., fl. 1863 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 23.3 x 14.2 cm. Order a Copy

Sanford, U. S. Marshal, requests that General Nicholay, Private Secretary of President Lincoln, assist Captain Ethan Jenks in delivering an Executive Communication from Rhode Island Governor James Y. Smith. States that the Communication (not included) accompanies this document.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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