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January 29, 1861

Black, Jeremiah Sullivan, 1810-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Freeman H. Morse

States that he has not heard anything since giving his opinion as Attorney General about the government purchase of land from the Chirigni Improvement Co. Expresses concern about the value of the property and the soundness of the title. Remarks that the government of New Granada has made some moves against this company but does not know whether or not this indicates hostility on their part.

GLC02504.02

7 July 1866

Black, Jeremiah Sullivan, 1810-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ward Hill Lamon

Black writes "I don't see how I can get down just now or how I could do any thing if I were down... But in the mean time I own to the weakness of wanting to see you very much..."

GLC03481.16

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