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Kane, Thomas L., 1822-1883 to William Biddle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03322 Author/Creator: Kane, Thomas L., 1822-1883 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 June 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses his financial affairs, including patents, land sales, and the building of Pennsylvania railroads near his property. Written "Near Marvin."

Kane, Thomas Leiper, 1822-1883

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