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This is a handwritten copy of government document dated October 6th 1858 in regards to US Government business with Paraguay
Approximately 45 pages from Lewis Cass to James Bowlin
Mentioned President Pierce (yellow highlight is on digital image not on actual document)
James B Bowin was appointed commissioner to Paraguay by President Buchanan September 9, 1858, and served until February 10, 1859.
Lewis Cass accepted appointment as the Secretary of State in 1857. He was from New Hampshire.
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