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Eaton, D. Cady (fl. 1899) To: John Q.A. Ward. Re: congratulations to Ward on his artistic endeavors involved with the creation of the Dewey Arch. [Carbon Copy]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.270 Author/Creator: Eaton, D. Cady (fl. 1899) Place Written: New Haven, Conn. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1899/10/07 Pagination: 2 p. 26.2 cm x 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Header reads: "D. CADY EATON, Counselor at Law, New Haven, Conn."

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Dewey, George, 1837-1917
Eaton, D. Cady, fl. 1899

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