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Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 to B. Tappin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00655.08 Author/Creator: Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 9, 1826 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

William Henry Harrison asks Tappin to send more lime for use in the construction of an aqueduct for Harrison's distillery.

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Tappin, B., fl. 1826

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