White, James William (1826-1891) [Receipt for a donation made to Great Central Fair]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04644.02 Author/Creator: White, James William (1826-1891) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Printed document signed Date: 6 June 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 11.8 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy
Acting as Chairman of the Committee on Orations and Lectures of the Great Central Fair, White (possibly the noted Philadelphia dentist and doctor) acknowledges receipt of John B. Bachman's contribution of $760.70. Accompanied by an illustrated Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission envelope addressed to Bachman. Possibly transmitted in the same envelope as GLC04644.01.
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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