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Tyler, John, 1790-1862 to Mr. Capen

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01893 Author/Creator: Tyler, John, 1790-1862 Place Written: Sherwood Forest, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 14, 1848 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Tyler responding to Capen's request for additional statistics concerning Texas, for a publishing venture. Tyler directs him to published information. Also, discusses statistics of Texas at the time of annexation.

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

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