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Gillespie, B., fl. 1842 to Edward Burleson re: Vasquez expedition and archives war

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02575 Author/Creator: Gillespie, B., fl. 1842 Place Written: Galveston, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1842/04/29 Pagination: 2 p. + addr 26 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Gillespie, B., fl. 1842

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