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Sheridan, Philip Henry (1831-1888) Documents regarding the Deschapelles plantation in Louisiana during and after Reconstruction [Decimalized .01-.03]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02943 Author/Creator: Sheridan, Philip Henry (1831-1888) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 1865-1880 Pagination: 3 items Order a Copy

Augustin, D., fl. 1865
Clarke, William Penn, fl. 1880
Deschapelles, Emmanuel Lebreton, Mrs., fl. 1865-1880
Deschapelles, Emmanuel Lebreton, Mrs., fl. 1865-1880
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

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