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Bannerman, Francis, 1851-1918 to Elbridge T. Gerry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09099.15.02 Author/Creator: Bannerman, Francis, 1851-1918 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 September 1891 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.5 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

Attaching a check from Gerry's uncle. States that the check attached to the letter by a nail is a pay receipt from James T. Gerry.

Gerry, Elbridge Thomas, 1837-1927
Bannerman, Francis, 1851-1918
Gerry, James Thompson, 1797-1854

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