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Merritt, P. Gordon, fl. 1869 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.244 Author/Creator: Merritt, P. Gordon, fl. 1869 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 28, 1869 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Merritt responds to Powell's inquiries about his real estate in San Francisco, offering to sell to Powell at low prices.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Merritt, P. Gordon, fl. 1869

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