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Taylor, M. M., fl. 1866 to A. F. Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.211 Author/Creator: Taylor, M. M., fl. 1866 Place Written: Muir, Ionia County, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 13, 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 15.2 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

He refutes Williams's claim that the leg he ordered was burned and "violently destroyed" upon delivery. He wants repair and offers to pay for express shipping.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Taylor, M. M., fl. 1866
Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866

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