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Winn, Walter (fl. 1843) to Thomas Ward re: resignation of Winn & Mitchell as clerks due to Archive War

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02145.27 Author/Creator: Winn, Walter (fl. 1843) Place Written: Austin, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1843/02/01 Pagination: 1 p. + addr 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Winn and Mitchell argue that they cannot perform their clerical duties because of the Archives war and because local antagonism "renders their situation unpleasant."

Winn, Walter, fl. 1843

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