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Merritt, Edwin A. (Edwin Atkins) (1828-1916) to David Dixon Porter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04572.47 Author/Creator: Merritt, Edwin A. (Edwin Atkins) (1828-1916) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter Date: 24 July 1878 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Marked "Copy" at the top. Has not yet made Mr. Maury's acquaintance but assumes he is "performing his duties satisfactorily."

Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891
Merritt, Edwin A. (Edwin Atkins), 1828-1916
Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

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