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Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870 to Col. Thomas William Ward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01776.01 Author/Creator: Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870 Place Written: Oakland, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 10, 1845 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Burnet writes to Ward to discuss Sam Burnet's retirement.

Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870
Ward, Thomas W. (Thomas William), 1807-1872
Burnet, Sam, fl. 1845

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