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Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell) (1782-1850) to Silas M. Stilwell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01486 Author/Creator: Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell) (1782-1850) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 April 1844 Pagination: 1 p. 26 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Encloses further respite of execution for David Babe, alias William Brown. Silas M. Stillwell was the U.S. Marshall at New York.

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