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Wood, J. H. (fl. 1866) to unknown [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05337 Author/Creator: Wood, J. H. (fl. 1866) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 July 1866 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Warns of the impending arrival of free slaves seeking to buy land. Lists reasons not to lease land to Negroes. Encourages all to move.

Wood, J.H., fl. 1866

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