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6 April 1860

Colt, Samuel, 1814-1862

Letter signed

Title: to Henry C. Deming

Informs that he will gladly present his share of payment for a proposed compliment to a "most deserving friend Burr." Written to Deming as the Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut.

GLC02925.06

18 March 1851

Colt, Samuel, 1814-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ned Dickerson

Requests information from Dickerson, a lawyer, regarding an extension for the Whittier patent. Informs Dickerson that he hopes to schedule his patent suit the following Monday.

GLC02480.02

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