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Poinsett & Gratiot on the Western Frontier 1838

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Poinsett & Gratiot on the Western Frontier 1838

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Author: Poinsett, J. R., and C. Gratiot
Title: Report from the Secretary of War...in Relation to the Protection of the Western Frontier of the United States
Place Published: [Washington]
Publisher:Blair & Rives
Date Published: 1838
Description:

19 pp. 2 folding maps, one colored in outline. (8vo) 22.5x14.5 cm (9x5¾") disbound. Housed in a custom cloth case. 25th Congress, 2nd Session, Senate Doc. No. 65.

"The two maps illustrating plans for the defense of the western frontier are accompanied by proposals from Secretary of War Poinsett and Charles Gratiot of the Engineer Department." Wagner-Camp 72a.

Condition

Some foxing, previously bound; very good.

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Poinsett & Gratiot on the Western Frontier 1838

Name: Poinsett & Gratiot on the Western Frontier 1838
SKU: 32239455
Price: 80 USD
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