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Ward, Thomas W. to John Y. Mason re: Mason's purchase of land & instructions for recording deed

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04897.03 Author/Creator: Ward, Thomas W. Place Written: Austin, Texas Type: Letter signed Date: 1845/10/02 Pagination: 3 p. 25 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Discusses Mason's purchase of land in Texas and gives instructions for recording the deed.

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