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Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862 [Receipt for sugar and brandy]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02145.80.07 Author/Creator: Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Autograph document signed Date: 21 October 1845 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 16.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Receipt for sugar and brandy from Rice & Nichols. 10/21/1845. 1 p.

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