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1843/02/01

Winn, Walter, fl. 1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ward re: resignation of Winn & Mitchell as clerks due to Archive War

Winn and Mitchell argue that they cannot perform their clerical duties because of the Archives war and because local antagonism "renders their situation unpleasant."

GLC02145.27

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