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Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870 to Thomas Ward re: asking for a favor for Messrs Booth & Dumman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02145.69 Author/Creator: Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870 Place Written: San Jancinto, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1841/12/17 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 15.7 cm Order a Copy

Written at Dunman's near San Jancinto

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