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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 to Daniel Cady

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07483.16 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 December 1844 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 28 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his uncle about two merchants, Shepard and Wright, who owe him money. Believes that if they start legal action against Shepard, he will pay. With note and docket on verso by recipient.

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Cady, Daniel, 1773-1859

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