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Lincoln, Robert T. (1843-1926) to J.Q.A. Ward.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.237 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Robert T. (1843-1926) Place Written: Washington City [D.C.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 February 1885 Pagination: 4 p. : address ; 26.3 cm x 20 cm. Order a Copy

"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Lincoln discusses submission of Ward's "design, plan and specifications in detail" for the erection the pedestal for the President Garfield memorial in Washington, D.C.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926

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