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Brown, John, 1800-1859 to Henry Thompson re: relocation to North Elba, N.Y.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07589 Author/Creator: Brown, John, 1800-1859 Place Written: Hudson, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 June 1855 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 21 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Written on blue stationery of "J. R. Brown, Wool, Butter and Cheese" which has been crossed out. Docketed.

Brown, John, 1800-1859

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