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Burnham, John, 1758-1837 To Captain O'Brien

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07937.01 Author/Creator: Burnham, John, 1758-1837 Place Written: Various Places Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 October 1795 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Randolf, Edmund, fl. 1793-1832
Burnham, John, 1758-1837

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