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February 21, 1866

Harding, James, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel (Thomas Booth)

He is trying to sell Pensacola to him as a place to build capital. He advertises Pensacola as an up and coming city, a growing city, a place where businesses can be established.

GLC03347.39

10 April 1866

Harding, James, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel (Thomas Booth)

He wants him to come to Pensacola and join him in the lumber business. He thinks Lee was a better general than Grant.

GLC03347.40

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