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Murphy, David, 1769-1844 to John

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.600.064 Author/Creator: Murphy, David, 1769-1844 Place Written: Farmington, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 10, 1836 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.8 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

David Murphy writes to John about the approaching election.

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

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