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Endicott, William (fl. 1885-1886) to J.Q.A. Ward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.244 Author/Creator: Endicott, William (fl. 1885-1886) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 February 1886 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.7 cm x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Endicott approves an extension requested by Ward on the deadline for the completion of the President Garfield memorial pedestal. Lined paper.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
Endicott, William, fl. 1885-1886

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