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FRAMED CIVIL WAR LETTER OF COMMENDATION, 1865

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FRAMED CIVIL WAR LETTER OF COMMENDATION, 1865

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Richmond, VA, Aug. 14th 1865, letter of commendation for a Henry Griffeth, written and signed by officers of the 20th N.Y.S.M. (20th Regiment of the New York State Militia); with photograph on verso of horse and carriage bearing "E.K. Griffeth & Son / Bottlers of / Soft Drinks / Bridgeton N.J."
h. 11 w. 7-3/4 in.
overall: 12-1/2 x 9 in., framed
Provenance: items descended through an Old Greenwich, CT family

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FRAMED CIVIL WAR LETTER OF COMMENDATION, 1865

Name: FRAMED CIVIL WAR LETTER OF COMMENDATION, 1865
SKU: 87373095
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

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