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Winn, George, 1793-? to John Winn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03434.29 Author/Creator: Winn, George, 1793-? Place Written: Christian County, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 November 1837 Pagination: 4 p. : address ; Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Negotiating the purchase of enslaved people from his brother. Wishes to buy the enslaved people his brother is selling, but only wishes to pay five hundred dollars for each, less than his brother desires. Believes he may still have enemies in Virginia. Also mentions crop prices.

Winn, George, 1793-?
Winn, John Bowles, 1789-?

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