Letter, 1828 Oct. 24, Pendleton, to Rev. & Dr. Carnahan.

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Letter, 1828 Oct. 24, Pendleton, to Rev. & Dr. Carnahan.

Recommends Thomas J. Pickens for admission to Princeton University.

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