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Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865) to Berdille

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02182.17 Author/Creator: Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Annarandel Co. , MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 September 1861 Pagination: 8 p. ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He saw some planters load tobacco the other other night and he describes the scene at great length.

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