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Munford, George W., 1803-1882 to William B. Hartley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07082.01 Author/Creator: Munford, George W., 1803-1882 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1860 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Discusses financial matters related to an account for $12,953.95. Munford held a position in the office of the first auditor of the U.S. treasury and was Virginia's secretary of state. Hartley was business agent for Connecticut arms manufacturer Samuel Colt.

Munford, George Wythe, 1803-1882
Hartley, William B., fl. 1860

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