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Hay, John (1838-1905) [Printed card with train announcement and signature]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05603.01.13 Author/Creator: Hay, John (1838-1905) Place Written: s.l. Type: Signature Date: no date Pagination: 1 p. ; 8.3 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Signed by John Hay, Assistant Private Secretary to Abraham Lincoln, in lower right corner. Announces that special cars will be added to a train on the Boston and Main Railroad on September 30th, no year indicated.

Hay, John, 1838-1905

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