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Heistand, P., fl. 1865 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.024 Author/Creator: Heistand, P., fl. 1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 14, 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Refers to an enclosed Descriptive List for Private Carder Sherman (not included). Instructs the recipient to send a new Descriptive List.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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