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Jones, William E., 1824-1864 Contract with Henry H. Sibley, witnessed by H. P. Brewster.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.23 Author/Creator: Jones, William E., 1824-1864 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 9 March 1857 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Henry H. Sibley and William E. Jones agree that Jones will be the sole agent in the manufacture and sale of Sibley's patented "Improved Conical Tent." Contract states agreement.

Sibley, Henry Hastings, 1811-1891
Jones, William E., 1824-1864

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