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Mason, James M., 1798-1871 to George F. Gordon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02469.14 Author/Creator: Mason, James M., 1798-1871 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 26 April 1858 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Gordon that former President John Tyler now lives in "Charles city Court House Virginia," where Tyler's home, Sherwood Forest Plantation, was located.

Mason, J. M. (James Murray), 1798-1871
Gordon, George F., fl. 1858
Tyler, John, 1790-1862

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