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George Bancroft (Naval Academy Founder) two autograph letters signed

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George Bancroft (Naval Academy Founder) two autograph letters signed

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First dated 4 July 1847 to Chevalier Bunsen, German diplomat, thanking him for sending newspapers he writes "Everything that brings America + Germany better acquainted with each other, can but lead to good". Second dated 1870 to his nephew reltaing to European war and politics.

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George Bancroft (Naval Academy Founder) two autograph letters signed

Name: George Bancroft (Naval Academy Founder) two autograph letters signed
SKU: 168390293
Price: 75 USD
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