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Calkin, J. (fl. 1821) to Walter Patterson re: iron and timber business

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04538 Author/Creator: Calkin, J. (fl. 1821) Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1821/12/27 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 32.8 x 20.2 Order a Copy

J. Ca[tkin] writes of the state of business at Ancram, and his hopes for the timber and iron business. Docketed on address leaf.

Patterson, Walter, fl. 1793-1823
Calkin, J., fl. 1821

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