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BARNUM, P. T. Autograph Letter Signed,

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BARNUM, P. T. Autograph Letter Signed, to Louis Schnagel, asking him to send thanks to Lieutenant General Scott for the hats, clothing, photograph and autograph. 1 page, single 4to sheet, Barnum's New American Museum stationery; usual folds, minor browning. New York, September 1865

"I beg you to tender to Lieut. Genl. Scott my compliments & thanks for the exchange of hats & clothing, as also for his carte de visite and autograph. I paid for the hat I sent him and of course pay for the suit of clothes made by his tailor according to the General's understanding . . ."

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