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Russell, William Howard, Sir (1820-1907) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05603.01.24 Author/Creator: Russell, William Howard, Sir (1820-1907) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1894 Pagination: 2 p. ; 17.5 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy

"Bull Run" Russell makes appointment to meet recipient at the Carlton Club. On stationary of the Marlborough Club, Pall Mall S.W.

Russell was a famous Civil War correspondent called "Bull Run Russell."

Russell, William Howard, 1820-1907

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