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Tillotson, Howard, fl. 1833 to Johnston Livingston re: hunting trip in Virginia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04081 Author/Creator: Tillotson, Howard, fl. 1833 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1833/11/08 Pagination: 1 p. : address : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Howard describes a recent hunting trip in Virginia, and also states that he has an appointment to join the Navy.

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