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John S. Watts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, letter to Henry Sherman

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John S. Watts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, letter to Henry Sherman

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Description: Autograph letter signed. Regarding chief justiceship of the territory and carrying out wishes of Lincoln.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1865 August 21
Call number: mssLincoln
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