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Colcock, William F. (1804-1889) to Richard

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.24 Author/Creator: Colcock, William F. (1804-1889) Place Written: Newport, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 December 1888 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

States if Richard comes for him next Monday he will go to McPhersonville. Mentions visitors and states everything is going well at the office. Gives love to Richard's family.

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

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