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Fairfax, E.V., fl. 1857 to Thomas R. Booth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.74 Author/Creator: Fairfax, E.V., fl. 1857 Place Written: Franklin, MO Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1857 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14.3 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He is referring to taking the estimate for something. He mentions the different sections associated with the project.

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