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Harding, James, fl. 1866 to Colonel (Thomas Booth)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.39 Author/Creator: Harding, James, fl. 1866 Place Written: Pensacola Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1866 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope ; 14 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He is trying to sell Pensacola to him as a place to build capital. He advertises Pensacola as an up and coming city, a growing city, a place where businesses can be established.

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