Black, Jeremiah Sullivan, 1810-1883 to Freeman H. Morse
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02504.02 Author/Creator: Black, Jeremiah Sullivan, 1810-1883 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 January 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18 x 11.5 cm. Order a Copy
States that he has not heard anything since giving his opinion as Attorney General about the government purchase of land from the Chirigni Improvement Co. Expresses concern about the value of the property and the soundness of the title. Remarks that the government of New Granada has made some moves against this company but does not know whether or not this indicates hostility on their part.
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