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William D. Whipple, handwritten, signed letter

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William D. Whipple, handwritten, signed letter

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William D. Whipple, 1881 handwritten and signed letter. Written on stationary from the Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri. Whipple had a distinguished Civil War and post war career. Letter is 11-3/4" x 7-3/4" folded, written on both sides of paper. Letter is in very good condition. Provenance: Estate of Russell Johanson, Ravenna Rare Books, Seattle, Wa. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.