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Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland) (1808-1873) to Mr. Barrett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05603.01.06 Author/Creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland) (1808-1873) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: no date Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Barrett that the President wishes to see him. Noted Monday morning but no date.

Chase served as U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Abraham Lincoln and later Chief Justice of the United States.

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

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