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Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867 Collection of letters pertaining to Stephen Duncan [Decimalized .01-.12]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05339 Author/Creator: Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867 Place Written: s.l. Type: Header Record Date: 1859-1860 Pagination: 12 letters Order a Copy

Written mostly to Charles P. Leverich, a financial agent active in New York and New Orleans. Discusses accounts, supplies, secession, and slavery.

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867
Leverich, Charles P., 1803-1876

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