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Wilber, Z. F. [Invoice to John H. Van Nuys for charges incurred by embalming, express shipment, and telegraphing]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.172 Author/Creator: Wilber, Z. F. Place Written: Dutch Gap, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 2 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 15.9 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Invoice to John H. Van Nuys for charges incurred by embalming, express shipment, and telegraphing.

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