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McCarn, D., fl. 1892 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.267 Author/Creator: McCarn, D., fl. 1892 Place Written: Anamosa, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 17, 1892 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.1 x 15.2 cm. Order a Copy

He has offered Letia a permanent home with them and is welcome to anything they have, including business advise. Samuel had written him that he had sufficient means to support Letia, but he didn't know what means. Letia should obtain a temporary loan until the disposition is made of their personal property.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Letia, fl. 1892
McCarn, D., fl. 1892

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