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Winchester, James, 1725-1826 to James Breedlove

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.068 Author/Creator: Winchester, James, 1725-1826 Place Written: Castalian Springs, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 November 1819 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Winchester writes regarding the settlement of Memphis, Tennessee. Written at Cragfont .

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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