Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 to James Robb
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01847 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Place Written: Lennoxville, Canada Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 25, 1867 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy
Davis asks for Robb's assistance in selling 12000 acres of land in Arkansas. Indicates that he co-owns the land with his brother, Joseph E. Davis. Notes that the land has depreciated to less than a fourth its original value. Asks that, "for obvious reasons," his name be withheld from any transaction made.
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