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Noble, Samuel to Miller A. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.074 Author/Creator: Noble, Samuel Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 19.5 x 23.6 cm. Order a Copy

Part of a business proposition. The two men had actually had some correspondence before. This letter specifies the type of permit Miller will need to obtain in order to procure "goods" that Mr. Noble will be supplying. The "goods" will be sent to either Louisville or Cincinnati.

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