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Gibson, Randall Lee (1832-1892) to his father Tobias Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.039 Author/Creator: Gibson, Randall Lee (1832-1892) Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 [July] 1869 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

He has managed to pay an additional $290.25 on their debt, which should be paid off next year. Written on "Gibson & Austin, Attorneys at Law" letterhead from Randall Lee Gibson's law office.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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