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Ellis, Henry, 1721-1806 Two Henry Ellis letters pertaining to illicit trade with the Cherokee [Decimalized]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05228 Author/Creator: Ellis, Henry, 1721-1806 Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Letter signed Date: 7 December 1759 Pagination: Order a Copy

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