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Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917 to Major Norton re: carrying despatches from Texas to Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01860.11 Author/Creator: Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1836/04/27 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Written as agent of Texas at New Orleans, written shortly before the fall of the Alamo.

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