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Hongress, C., fl. 1834 to Nash Legrand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03436.10 Author/Creator: Hongress, C., fl. 1834 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 December 1834 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

The naval commissioner's office discusses the terms of an enclosed contract with Plume & Company, a cordage manufacturer. (The contract referred to is not included with this document). Legrand served as a Naval Agent in Norfolk, Virginia. The addess page of this document contains several tears.

Legrand, Nash, fl. 1834
Hongess, C., fl. 1834

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