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Paulding, Hiram, 1797-1878 [Clipped signature of Hiram Paulding]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.74 Author/Creator: Paulding, Hiram, 1797-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Signature Date: 1900-1929 Pagination: 1 p. ; 3.3 x 11.7 cm. Order a Copy

Clipped signature of Rear Admiral Paulding. The clipping is pasted to another sheet of paper. No date, but pencil note estimates the date as "1840s-1850s."

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