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Shaler, William, 1773-1833 Diary as secret US agent at New Orleans, Natchitoches, La., Washington, etc.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05246.02 Author/Creator: Shaler, William, 1773-1833 Place Written: Various Places Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1812-1814 Pagination: 1 v. 32.6 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

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