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Aldrich, A.S. (fl. 1854-) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.270 Author/Creator: Aldrich, A.S. (fl. 1854-) Place Written: Ellington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 03 January 1854 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.7 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

Letter of recommendation for Thomas F. Burpee. Describes him as an honest, upright and trustworthy man.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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