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Hutchinson, John I., fl. 1891-1892 to Ethan A. Jenks and Mr. Coates

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.282 Author/Creator: Hutchinson, John I., fl. 1891-1892 Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 July 1891 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Hutchinson, a district tax collector, apologizes for the actions of deputy collector Wilson. Requests that the recipients assess their respective Rhode Island divisions for delinquent tax payers. Written on IRS stationery.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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