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Cogbill, Philip V. (fl. 1890-1900) [Envelope]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.143 Author/Creator: Cogbill, Philip V. (fl. 1890-1900) Place Written: Chesterfield, Virginia Type: Envelope Date: 26 September 1902 Pagination: 1 envelope ; 11 x 25 cm. Order a Copy

Envelope is addressed to "Mr. E.R. Archer, Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond, Va." Notation in pen and pencil reads: "Deed of Borjams Sale of Manchester Land Co. & 750.00. 5 lots 150 ft. [illegible]5 & 750 paid for in stock - I Put deed In pockit Book- letter from Adamson & Morton."

Cogbill, Philip V., fl. 1902
Archer, Edward Richard, 1834-1918

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