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Corcoran, Michael (1827-1863) to John J. Peck re: earthworks construction delays

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07009 Author/Creator: Corcoran, Michael (1827-1863) Place Written: Fort Union Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/04/27 Pagination: 2 p. + docket 22 x 12.4 cm Order a Copy

Writes that "the filling up of the gap between Union and Mclellan [sic] has been delayed on account of the want of Barrows [sic] to carry earth"

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