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Maswell, N.L. (fl. 1844) to Samuel D. Ingham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02233.03 Author/Creator: Maswell, N.L. (fl. 1844) Place Written: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 January 1844 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Maswell updates Ingham on the status of a disputed sale. Clintock "obtained a rule of court upon our Sheriff to bring the money arising from the sale of the Hazelton Co's locomotives 'into court for distribution.'"

Maswell, N. L., fl. 1844
Ingham, Samuel D., 1779-1869
Wortham, George, ca. 1823-1883

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