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Williams, B., fl. 1856 to Samuel C. Greenhow

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.21 Author/Creator: Williams, B., fl. 1856 Place Written: San Antonio, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1856 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 20.9 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Letter of introduction for William E. Jones, who is traveling to Richmond. Jones was an old friend of Williams, and Greenhow was treasurer of Richmond.

Williams, B., fl. 1856
Jones, William E., 1824-1864

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