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Terry, Henry (fl. 1858-) to Manufacturers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.269 Author/Creator: Terry, Henry (fl. 1858-) Place Written: Plymouth Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 January 1858 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.7 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

Letter of recommendation for Thomas F. Burpee. Describes him a competent workman.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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