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Graham, Richard (1786-1858) [Richard Graham and Catharine Graham give power of attorney to John Wickham]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02146.20 Author/Creator: Graham, Richard (1786-1858) Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Document signed Date: 1 May 1852 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Cosigned by Catherine, with a signed attestation at end by Thomas L. Mead, notary public. Outlines the powers and responsibilities being given to Wickham. Written on blue paper with corrections (possibly in Graham's hand).

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858
Graham, Catherine Mullanphy, fl. 1852
Mead, Thomas L., fl. 1852

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