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Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877 to brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.01.23 Author/Creator: Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.6 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

His brother has sold his farm and will settle in Minnesota. Their father has also sold his farm. John instructs his brother regarding money, telling him if their father does not need it, to send it to him care of N. Thompson so that John may use it in building his house in Sterling. He intends to return to the building business when he leaves the Army.

Parott, John A., fl. 1862-1864
Parott, Sophia, fl. 1862-1864
Parott, Margaret, fl. 1862-1864
Parott, C., fl. 1862-1864
Porter, A.G., fl. 1862-1864
Thompson, Nathan, fl. 1864
Erskine, E., fl. 1862-1864

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