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Piet, John B. (fl. 1824-1880) to Henry F. McSherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.21.34 Author/Creator: Piet, John B. (fl. 1824-1880) Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 21.6 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Written on the letterhead of the printing firm Kelly & Piet by Piet to his cousin Henry. References Henry's letter of 25 October, which had a receipt for the money deposited with his firm. Mentions seeing his sister Kate and reports that the family is doing well. Has not heard directly from Martinsburg for 10 days, but everyone was well then. Sends along a letter of introduction for a Mr. Denis Sadliu(?). Tells him to go to his villa if he is invited. Mentions Denis has a pretty daughter.

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