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Cork, Hanisouth, fl. 1841 to J. D. Simms

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.11 Author/Creator: Cork, Hanisouth, fl. 1841 Place Written: Pensacola, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 April 1841 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.3 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

References Simms's communication from 29 March and says that M. Coupland is in his 15th year, but that he does not know his exact age. Name of creator's signature is hard to read and the last name might be incorrect.

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