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Herrick, D.A., fl. 1859 to "Friend Scott"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09832.39.01 Author/Creator: Herrick, D.A., fl. 1859 Place Written: St. Paul, Minnesota Type: Letter signed Date: 25 December 1859 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 12.9 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to "Friend Scott" dated December 25, 1859 from D.A. Herrick. Pertains to an order of boxes of candles, negotiating their selling price; and gives updates on mutual friends.

Herrick, D.A., fl. 1859

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