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Ringgold, Cadwalader, 1802-1867 to Hugh Max[ rick?]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.18 Author/Creator: Ringgold, Cadwalader, 1802-1867 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1852 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.8 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Written by Commander Ringgold to a man with an illegible last name. The handwriting is hard to read, but it appears that Ringgold is sending $18.50 for nautical charts.

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