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Item 33: Letter from Hannibal Hamlin to L[ewis] J[acob] Cist, 1859 July 29

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 33

Dates

  • Created: 1859 July 29

Creator

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Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Type of Material:

Letter

Condition Note:

Excellent.

Measurements:

8 in. x 5 in.

Description:

This is a letter to L. J. Crit from Hannibal Hamlin on July 29, 1859. This letter informs Crit about Mr. Moore’s address. The creator of this letter, Hannibal Hamlin, was born in Maine in 1809. He was a politician and attorney who served as vice president of the United States from 1861-1865. Hamlin was also a part of the United States House of Representatives and the Senate.

Location:

Waterville, Hampden ME; St. Louis MO

Transcription:

-Hampden July 29. ‘59 Dr Sir The address of Mr Moore is Waterville Maine. Yours Truly H. Hamlin L J Crit Eq St Louis Mo

Repository Details

Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository

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