Letter from James B. Longacre to James Pollock, Director of the Mint

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This letter reports the cost of preparing dies in the shape of a medallic star with the chosen design for the Medal of Honor.

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ellint of the United States
Philad. May 13. 1862
Dear Sir
After a careful examination
of the pattern and devices for a medallic
star - I think the cost of preparing
all the dies that would required in the
manufacture, and the engrowing, in
the best mane would be from
8600. to to 800.
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Very Respectfy to
James B. Longaore
Hon. James Dollock
Director of the mint

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