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Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899 to [Edward R. Archer]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.110 Author/Creator: Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899 Place Written: Petersburg, [Va.] Type: Autograph note signed Date: 1880/12/13 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 8 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Written on U.S. postal card and addressed to "Edward Archer Esqr., Tredegar Works." Requests that Archer ignore previous letter, as Jeffrey's family is opposed to his withdrawal from the business [GLC 1896.109].

Jeffery, Richard Woodlief, 1815-1882
Archer, Edward Richard, 1834-1918

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