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Prendergast, J.J., fl. 1873 to Professor James Strong

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.080 Author/Creator: Prendergast, J.J., fl. 1873 Place Written: Jersey City, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 6, 1873 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

He offers his services as a physician to Strong's traveling party.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Strong, James, fl. 1873

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