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Smith, Romain (fl. 1860-) to Frank

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.084 Author/Creator: Smith, Romain (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Athens, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 12.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that in addition to telegraph operator and Adams express agent, he is also acting as rail road agent. He writes that he would not trade his current position for any commission in the regiments. Promises to reply to a letter Frank sent him over a month ago.

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