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Fernandes, M. M. (fl. 1917) to Mr. Aruestroug and Mr. Parker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03545.24.12 Author/Creator: Fernandes, M. M. (fl. 1917) Place Written: Madeira, Portugal Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1917 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a sale of Madeira embroidery and some other related business. Written on letterhead of "M.M. Fernandes, Ship-Chandler, steam ship agent and wine merchant, and manufacturer of wicker work, Madeira embroideries, and a dealer in fancy goods." Written to recipients in Baltimore, Maryland.

From the archive of Baltimore attorney Nathaniel Williams.

Fernandes, M. M., fl. 1917

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