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James T. Lewis Letter to Ayer

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A letter written by Wisconsin Governor James T. Lewis to E.G. Ayer of Harvard, Illinois, thanking him for his special care of and attention to sick and wounded Wisconsin soldiers.

Date Created:
July 12, 1865
Creator:
Lewis, James T., 1819-1904

Publication Information

Creator Lewis, James T., 1819-1904
Date Created July 12, 1865

Physical Description

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Dimensions 21 x 34 cm

Collection Information

Call Number Wis Mss VY File 1865

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013LN5
Legacy ID
WHi 45173

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