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WILLIAM M. POLK LETTER ABOUT CIVIL WAR GEN. POLK

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WILLIAM M. POLK LETTER ABOUT CIVIL WAR GEN. POLK

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Description

ALS, discussing his father, General Leonides Polk's appearance to a lady who had a question about a photo she had. William Mecklenburg Polk (15 August 1844 ? 1918), letter folded twice to fit an envelope, written on stationary from his home in New York.

Condition

Letter previously folded. Some ink staining. h. 8", w. 5"

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WILLIAM M. POLK LETTER ABOUT CIVIL WAR GEN. POLK

Name: WILLIAM M. POLK LETTER ABOUT CIVIL WAR GEN. POLK
SKU: 169998087
Price: 50 USD
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