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Brown, Edward G., fl. 1845 to John Y. Mason re: description of lands in Texas, encouraging him to buy land

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04897.01 Author/Creator: Brown, Edward G., fl. 1845 Place Written: Galveston, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1845/12/02 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

[With AES of Mason?] A description of lands and Texas. Also encourages Mason to purchase lands there as soon as possible. Written at Galveston

Brown, Edward G., fl. 1845

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