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Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862 [Receipt from Shackelford & Co]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02145.80.12 Author/Creator: Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Autograph document signed Date: December 31, 1846 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Receipt 12/31/1846 for Shackelford & Co. 1 p.

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