Davis, L., fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.344 Author/Creator: Davis, L., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 32.5 cm. Order a Copy
Possibly a brother of John Davis. He resents being called a "little man." He may be only 14 but he works so that makes him older. He believes that the child ought to decide what business they go into otherwise they cannot run a business which they have no interest in.
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