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Lee, Samuel Phillips (1812-1897) to William Maury re: pardon and restoring political rights to C.S. Naval Officers.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03694 Author/Creator: Lee, Samuel Phillips (1812-1897) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 May 1876 Pagination: 1 p. 20.4 x 12.3 cm Order a Copy

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