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Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 to Gen. Charles Gratiot

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01462 Author/Creator: Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 Place Written: Wassassa, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1833 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Requests funds for improvements needed to make the St. Marks River more easily navigated.

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Gratiot, Charles, 1786-1855

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