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Foster, Warren W. (fl. 1899) To: John Q.A. Ward. Re: "Reception of Admiral Dewey, by the City of New York."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.267 Author/Creator: Foster, Warren W. (fl. 1899) Place Written: New York, NY Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1899/09/21 Pagination: 1 p. + dock. 26.5 cm x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Designates Ward as a member of the "Special Committee" meeting Dewey and escorting him to City Hall.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Dewey, George, 1837-1917
Foster, Warren W., fl. 1899

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