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Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881) [Envelope addressed to C. H. Carter]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03895.01 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Envelope Date: 4 July 1866 Pagination: 1 envelope : docket : free frank ; 8.5 x 15 cm Order a Copy

Addressed to Carter at Waterbury, Connecticut. Stamped with free frank in Washington, D.C.

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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