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Galpin, A. A., ?-1841 to John D. Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02579 Author/Creator: Galpin, A. A., ?-1841 Place Written: Austin, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1841/06/16 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Describes preparations and provisions for the Santa Fe Expedition. In case of his death or long absence, wants Moore to "protect the negros from sale," and keep them for himself.

Moore, John D., fl. 1841
Galpin, A. A., ?-1841

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