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Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899 to [Edward R. Archer]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.109 Author/Creator: Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899 Place Written: Petersburg, [Va.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1880/12/10 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Jeffery's decision to withdraw himself from business "operations," as "the prospects of the company" seem to go against his best interest at this time.

Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899
Archer, Edward Richard, 1834-1918

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