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Collins, James B. (fl. 1854) To: Captain U. S. Grant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04360.038 Author/Creator: Collins, James B. (fl. 1854) Place Written: Fort Humboldt, CA Type: Letter Date: 1854/07/07 Pagination: Order a Copy

Enclosing a letter accepting Grant's resignation [not included]. Beginning of another letter dated 7/1/1854 on verso.

Collins, James B., fl. 1854

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