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Brumby, T. M. (fl. 1898) to Mrs. Frank

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.65 Author/Creator: Brumby, T. M. (fl. 1898) Place Written: Aboard USS Olympia at Cavite, Philippine Islands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1898 Pagination: 3 p. ; 23.3 x 17.1 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses the autograph of Admiral Dewey as she requested and a cap ribbon from one of the sunken Spanish gunboats (neither is included). Says there has been a high demand for the ribbons as souvenirs. Asks to be remembered to Mr. Frank and says he thinks fondly of their time together at her house in Jamaica.

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