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Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879 [Grant of power of attorney to Norman R. Dewey]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.004 Author/Creator: Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Autograph document signed Date: 16 June 1859 Pagination: 2 p. : certificate : docket ; Height: 31.8 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Document grants power of attorney to Norman R. Dewey. He can now make all decisions about the piece real estate in Lancaster.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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