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De Smet, Pierre J. (fl. 1867) to Lewis W. Bogy re: outlining Smet's services to U.S. as mediator

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05788.03 Author/Creator: De Smet, Pierre J. (fl. 1867) Place Written: St. Louis Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1867/03/12 Pagination: 1 p. + docket + clippings 24.8 x 20 cm Order a Copy

With docket and stamp of Dept of Interior 9/16/1867 and assorted newsclippings.

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