Letter from James Pollock, Director of the Mint to Gideon Wells, Secretary of the Navy

This letter is in answer to the letter asking for the Medal of Honor to be designed in the shape of a cross.

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Abiut of the United States. Phisoso . law 18. 1862 for 1 duly Received your letter of the get Designs (including arm the shapesfaloos.) for the "liebels of hond. will be hansmith to you on Omeday nest. the 11th inc.'. unti which time in monet claim your indicagence. Bery Respectfully. Jarms Bollock Director prace Lindennous Hon lideon Malles, Sength Nairy, must of cream the