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Woodruff, George B., fl. 1872 to the Singer Manufacturing Company

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08682 Author/Creator: Woodruff, George B., fl. 1872 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 February 1872 Pagination: 2 p. ; 27.4 x 23.2 cm. Order a Copy

Written to The New York Singer Office, enclosing an invoice of the "Pearl" amounting to slightly over 136 pounds (not included). Says he has been busy "flying" all over the United Kingdom completing business. Is pleased that their offices are being organized efficiently. Says business is good except for "those bug-bear Alabama claims." American claims against Great Britain for outfitting the CSS "Alabama" privateer had gone to an international arbiter, which will hurt their bottom line and might lead to war between American and Britain.

Woodruff, George B., fl. 1872

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