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Perkins, Jacob N., fl. 1860-1864 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02181.11 Author/Creator: Perkins, Jacob N., fl. 1860-1864 Place Written: Hartford, Vermont Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 August 1860 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Signed "Jacob Neal Perkins." Name of recipient is written in Greek alphabet, as are occasional phrases in the letter.

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