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Washington, Nathaniel Jason, fl. 1948 [Inquiry regarding living in Oklahoma]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09968.02 Author/Creator: Washington, Nathaniel Jason, fl. 1948 Place Written: Smithland, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1906 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to "Sir" from C.W. Mason dated October 20, 1906. Mason writes to ask about the culture of one of the counties in Oklahoma City. States that he is a teacher and former lawyer looking to "make an honest living." Reverse side contains a reply dated October 22, 1906. Describes the infrastructure and housing costs for the area.

Mason, C.W., fl. 1906

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