Baker, David (fl. 1876-1877) to Peter Cooper
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06473.06 Author/Creator: Baker, David (fl. 1876-1877) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Printed letter signed Date: 13 January 1877 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.4 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy
Partially printed letter from the Division of Loans, with Treasury Department letterhead. Acknowledges the recipient's desire to redeem $100,000 worth of bonds.
David Baker was the Chief of the Department of Loans for the Treasury Department.
Peter Cooper was a wealthy manufacturer, inventor, and philanthropist. He was also the founder of the Cooper Union and a presidential candidate of Greenback Party in 1876.
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