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Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 to Thomas W. Thomas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01249 Author/Creator: Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 27, 1854 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Thomas W. Thomas from Alexander Stephens dated February 27, 1854. Letter mentions a resolution of a conflict with Jewish people, a fight involving Robert Toombs and his health.

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
Thomas, Thomas W., -1864
Toombs, Robert, 1810-1885

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