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Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 to W. S. Derrick

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02480.11 Author/Creator: Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1850 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20 x 27 cm. Order a Copy

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Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878
Derrick, W.S., fl. 1850

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