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Van Pelt, William [Autograph of William Van Pelt]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00919.25.12 Author/Creator: Van Pelt, William Place Written: s.l. Type: Signature Date: no date Pagination: 1 p. ; 4.5 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy

Van Pelt, William, fl. 1861-1865
Beach, Elias William, 1841-1921

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