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Edmondston, J., fl. 1864 to John Cripps

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03587.43 Author/Creator: Edmondston, J., fl. 1864 Place Written: Greensboro, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.4 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Hand delivered by Major Calhoun Benham who is on his way to Sonora, Mexico. Hopes that Cripps can assist Benham in his travel plans. Adds that Benham has seen some fantastic action in the Civil War and being a great storyteller, Edmondston encourages Cripps to inquire as to those experiences. Written on Office Inspector Field Transportation letterhead.

Edmondston, J., fl. 1864
Cripps, John S., fl. 1820-1875

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