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Williams, Sampson, fl. 1803 to James Winchester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.004 Author/Creator: Williams, Sampson, fl. 1803 Place Written: Gainesboro, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 January 1803 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Col. McKinney left $40.00 to be sent to General Winchester. Williams would like to borrow the money if the general does not need it immediately. Written at Fort Blount

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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