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Winchester, James, 1725-1826 to John C. Calhoun

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.062 Author/Creator: Winchester, James, 1725-1826 Place Written: Cairo Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1819 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31.3 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Winchester will delay running the Chickasaw line until after the treaty with the Chickasaw nation has been concluded.

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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