Viele, Egbert L. (1825-1902) to Benjamin P. Poore
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03476.15 Author/Creator: Viele, Egbert L. (1825-1902) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 December 1886 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23 x 14 cm. Order a Copy
States that his residence in Washington for this session of Congress is 1828 Jefferson Place.
Egbert L. Viele was a Congressman from New York, previously a Union Brigadier General of Volunteers.
Benjamin P. Poore was a prominent newspaper correspondent, editor and author.
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