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Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05339.10 Author/Creator: Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 June 1860 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 17.1 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Requests that the recipient ship white and red top turnip seeds by steamer to New Orleans. Suspects a Mr. Brown of being "Abolitionist, or Black Republican (synonymous terms). If he be so- no more Bills must be made with him- on My account, & I will regret, I ever made a bill with him."

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

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