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Oakes, Edward, fl. 1864-1865 [Promissory note to John Crawford]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03136.087 Author/Creator: Oakes, Edward, fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Centerville, Indiana Type: Autograph document signed Date: 18 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 7.8 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed. Promise to pay $648.00 to John Crawford in one year after the date written.

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