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Fendall, James Robert Young (ca. 1838-1867) to Philip R. Fendall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03135.11.05 Author/Creator: Fendall, James Robert Young (ca. 1838-1867) Place Written: Terry, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 July 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 27.1 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses his employment opportunities. Mentions that if his father cannot secure him an appointment, he might seek job opportunities in New Orleans or another Southern city.

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867
Fendall, Philip Richard II, 1794-1868

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