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Woods, J. (fl. 1832) to William S. Holabird

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05636.28 Author/Creator: Woods, J. (fl. 1832) Place Written: Bridgeport, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 August 1832 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 33 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

Forwards bank notes against James Cooke and Anson Cooke, along with a separate note against F. N. Andrews for collection by Holabird. Discusses the circumstances involved in these cases.

Holabird was District Attorney for the State of Connecticut during the Amistad trial.

Woods, J., fl. 1832
Holabird, William S., 1794-1855
Cooke, Anson, fl. 1820-1832
Cooke, James H., 1798-?
Andrews, F. N., fl. 1832

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