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Davis, William, fl. 1868 to Aunt Priscilla

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.114 Author/Creator: Davis, William, fl. 1868 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 16, 1868 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.6 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions William Pearce's upcoming trip to England.

Davis, William, fl. 1868
Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

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