Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05339.09 Author/Creator: Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 June 1860 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Written in Washington Square, New York. Discusses his trunk, which has been detained. Hopes to be refunded for the expenses incurred by being unable to use the contents of the trunk. Includes an order for spikes (nails) to be sent to New Orleans. Instructs the recipient to settle the account of Mr. Shepard.
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