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1836/06/09

Miller, W.P., fl. 1836

Letter

Title: True copy of the "Whip Handle despatch" re: impending Mexican invasion

Secretrial copy of two letters, one on p. 1 by W. P. Miller, and the second on p. 2-3 by Henry Teal with the endorsement (copy) of H.W. Karney. The entire document written originally to Thomas Rusk, by John D. McLeod with this particularly addressed to Thomas Ward. The original signers were prisoners in Mexico.

GLC02145.06

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