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Edward Everett (1794-1865), Boston, to and from George Washington Lewis, 2 letters, 1860 May 24 and 26

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17

Scope and Contents

Edward Everett, May 26, 1860, thanks Lewis for sending him one of George Washington's autograph letters which he terms "a precious relic." With Everett's letter is a hand-written draft copy of G.W. Lewis' original letter, May 24, 1860, sent to Edward Everett when he mailed the Washington letter as an enclosure. In that letter, he expresses a great deal of appreciation for Everett's character and political career.

Dates

  • Creation: 1860 May 24 and 26

Creator

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

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