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McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904) Envelope fragment and Stub from Columbia Nursery.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02179.01.042 Author/Creator: McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904) Place Written: Lacon, Illinois Type: Autograph manuscript Date: no date Pagination: 1 p. ; 8.5 x 8.5 cm. Order a Copy

Envelope fragment and Stub from Columbia Nursery, Lacon, Illinois.

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