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Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 to Maria, Elma, Amus, Johnny and Co.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.06 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Webster City, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 21, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

discusses a possible purchase of land he might make.

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