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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 to William L. Starkey [?]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07483.20 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.3 cm Order a Copy

Has received his letter and states "Certainly, certainly, add my name to the list of subscribers." Comments that he was friends with the writer's father.

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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