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Pegram, Robert Baker (1811-1894) to William L. Maury

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04572.42 Author/Creator: Pegram, Robert Baker (1811-1894) Place Written: Norfolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1876 Pagination: 2 p. ; 23 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy

Congratulates Maury on his new venture. Answers questions regarding shipping and insurance and offers to be of assistance. Pegram was a former CSN commander.

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878
Pegram, Robert Baker, 1811-1894

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