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Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822 to Mr. Allibane? re: business, announcing election to Constitutional Convention

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04842.04 Author/Creator: Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1787/03/12 Pagination: 4 p. + docket + engraving 25 x 18.6 cm Order a Copy

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