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Hutchinson, John I. to Ethan A. Jenks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.289 Author/Creator: Hutchinson, John I. Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 December 1891 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26.6 x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy

Hutchinson, a district tax collector, informs deputy collector Jenks that [William?] Powel's firm must pay taxes and a penalty. Contains an unsigned note attached by nail waiving all claims to exemption from assessment owing to the fifteen months limitation. (Refer to the previous item on this inventory). Written on IRS stationery.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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