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Gaines, George S., fl. 1814 to James Winchester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.046 Author/Creator: Gaines, George S., fl. 1814 Place Written: St. Stephens Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1814 Pagination: 2p. : Height: 25.7 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Gaines lacks time to write himself, but encloses a report, which contains information Winchester wants about navigation. Apologizes for extraneous detail about "removal of the Factory."

Winchester, James, 1752-1826
Gaines, George S., fl. 1814

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