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W.D.B., fl. 1870 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.276 Author/Creator: W.D.B., fl. 1870 Place Written: Paterson Station Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 12, 1870 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26.7 cm Order a Copy

He has taken his old position in the Office of Cashier but does not expect it to last long. Allie Halsted came to visit and they went up to Warwick. His mother intends to give up the store.

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