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At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06798 Author/Creator: Place Written: Dorchester, Md. Type: Document Date: 1865 Pagination: 5 p ; 4 f. 17.9 x 21.4 cm Order a Copy

Boley served in the 4th Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops. With a receipt for payment, power of Attorney, and affadavit. Consists of 4 leaves attached at upper corner

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