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Leavenworth, Melinas C., 1796-1862. Letter, 1837 Sept. 2. 1 letter. Location: Misc. Melinas C. Leavenworth was a botanist and an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Army between 1833 and 1840. Leavenworth, stationed at Camp Sabine near present-day Many, La., writes to Dr. John Torrey, the noted botanist of New York City, regarding his recent observation and collection of Louisiana flora. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4281.
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