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Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891 to Miller A. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.035 Author/Creator: Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 20, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 24.5 cm Order a Copy

Augustus sends Miller a large sum of money for the purpose of settling his finances back home.

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