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Winchester, William, 1807-? to James Winchester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.011 Author/Creator: Winchester, William, 1807-? Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October 1807 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Has received his brother's instructions and will carry them out to the best of his ability. Reports on his brother's bank account, as well as on his son, who is staying with him.

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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