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Jamison, David F. (fl. 1860) to Gov. F.W. Pickens re: transmittal of above resolution on volunteer army

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02272.02 Author/Creator: Jamison, David F. (fl. 1860) Place Written: St. Andrews Hall Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1860/12/30 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 26 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Signed as President of the Secession Convention of South Carolina.

St Andrews Hall
December 30 1860
To His Excellency
F.W. Pickens
Sir
I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency, a copy of a Resolution, adopted this day, by the Convention.

Very Respectfully
your obt. Servt
D.F. Jamison
Presidt of the Convention

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