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Wilkerson, James (fl. 1861) Wilkerson's History of his travels & labors, in the United States, as a missionary, in particular, that of Union Seminary, in Franklin Co. Ohio. Since he purchased his liberty in New Orleans, La., &c.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06150 Author/Creator: Wilkerson, James (fl. 1861) Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Pamphlet Date: 1861 Pagination: 1 v. : 42 p. : ill. ; 22.5 x 14.4 cm. Order a Copy

First edition. No printer cited. In original yellow wrappers. Signed on back cover by Samuel Allen.

Wilkerson, James, fl. 1861

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