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Greay, Thomas, fl. 1844 to John Winn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03434.25 Author/Creator: Greay, Thomas, fl. 1844 Place Written: Smith County, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 26, 1844 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Discussing personal affairs and business transactions, including the sale of an enslaved person for one hundred and fifty dollars. Greay signs with his mark. Winn's name is spelled Wynn.

Greay, Thomas, fl. 1844
Winn, John Bowles, 1789-?

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