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Worth, William Jenkins (1794-1849) to Robert J. Walker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02494.11 Author/Creator: Worth, William Jenkins (1794-1849) Place Written: Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 April 1847 Pagination: 1 p. ; 28.8 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Letter of introduction for Colonel Bohler, who, Worth promises, will have plenty of stories about Mexico to share with Secretary of the Treasury Walker.

Worth, W. J. (William Jenkins), 1794-1849
Walker, Robert J. (Robert John), 1801-1869

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