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Ames, Nathan F. (fl. 1842) to James T. Ames re: conducting gun business in Washington D.C.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06927 Author/Creator: Ames, Nathan F. (fl. 1842) Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1842/04/06 Pagination: 3 p. + addr + docket 25.2 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Last page contains pencil and ink sketch of a belt latch, over which he has written part of the letter.

Ames, Nathan F., fl. 1842

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