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White, James William (1826-1891) Letter and receipt regarding a contribution to the Great Central Fair [Decimalized .01-.02]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04644 Author/Creator: White, James William (1826-1891) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Header Record Date: 6 June 1864 Pagination: 2 items Order a Copy

The Great Central Fair for the United States Sanitary Commission opened in June 1864 in Logan Square, Philadelphia. The Fair was held to raise funds for Union soldiers in need of basic necessities and medical supplies.

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