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Yancey, William L., 1814-1863 to P. Hamilton, Esq.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02469.33 Author/Creator: Yancey, William L., 1814-1863 Place Written: Montgomery, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 April 1849 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Yancey informs Hamilton, of Mobile, Alabama, that he has been absent from the circuit, and upon his return found several letters from Hamilton. Discusses a case involving E. Hanrick, Esq. (possibly Edward Hanrick), Hurlbut, and the settlement of a large estate.

Yancey, William Lowndes, 1814-1863
Hamilton, P., fl. 1849
Hanrick, E., fl. 1849

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