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Balch, George Beall (1821-1908) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.45 Author/Creator: Balch, George Beall (1821-1908) Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 April 1880 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Letter written by Balch as Superintendent of the Naval Academy to an unknown lawyer name the document. References recipients letter of 25 April, which asked for a reply to a 2 January note. Apologizes for neglecting the note and asks to be reminded of its contents as it was mislaid. Written on letterhead of the U.S. Naval Academy.

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