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White, James William, 1826-1891 to John B. Bachman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04644.01 Author/Creator: White, James William, 1826-1891 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Letter signed Date: 6 June 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 24.7 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Acting as Chairman of the Committee on Orations and Lectures of the Great Central Fair, White (possibly the noted Philadelphia dentist and doctor) expresses gratitude to John B. Bachman, of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, for his contribution. Written on Committee on Orations and Lectures stationery. Contains a printed list of other committee members. Accompanied by an illustrated Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission envelope addressed to Bachman. Possibly transmitted in the same envelope as GLC04644.02

Bachman, John B., fl. 1864
White, James William, 1826-1891

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