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Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 to F. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.41 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 Place Written: New Castle, DE Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 January 1867 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 14 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Booth's wife told him that Wright offered him a new position which would require him to be in Pittsburgh by February 1st.

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