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Tyler, John, 1790-1862 to Capt. John Lestor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00760 Author/Creator: Tyler, John, 1790-1862 Place Written: Sherwood Forest Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 20, 1854 Pagination: 2 p. : free frank ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Written on blue lined paper. The letter discusses the annexation of Texas and California. Letter written to Captain John Lestor of Baltimore.

Tyler, John, 1790-1862
Lestor, John, fl. 1854

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