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Hunt, Richard M., fl. 1887 to J.Q.A. Ward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.251 Author/Creator: Hunt, Richard M., fl. 1887 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1887/05/14 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 26.3 cm x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Stationary heading: "Office of Richard M. Hunt, Architect, Tribune Building". Re: Notes and specifications on construction of the President Garfield memorial, with sketch of the pedestal on reverse side. Written at the Tribune Building.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Hunt, Richard M., 1827-1895
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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