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Richard, William Smith, fl. 1814 to Andrew Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.042 Author/Creator: Richard, William Smith, fl. 1814 Place Written: Pensacola Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 November 1814 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Request for an additional doctor "at the special instance [sic] of Captain Laval" because the regular surgeon, Dr. Armstrong, is ill.

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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