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Davis, William, fl. 1868 to Aunt Priscilla

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.114 Author/Creator: Davis, William, fl. 1868 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 16, 1868 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

In his letter, Davis William mentions William Pearce's upcoming trip to England.

Davis, William, fl. 1868
Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

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