Letters : Philadelphia, Pa., to Jacob M. Haldeman, Cumberland Works near Carlisle, Pa., 1811 May 10 and May 31.

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Letters : Philadelphia, Pa., to Jacob M. Haldeman, Cumberland Works near Carlisle, Pa., 1811 May 10 and May 31.

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2 items (2 p. on 2 doublesheets) ; 34 x 42 cm. folded to 34 x 21 cm.

Bryn Mawr College, Mariam Coffin Canaday Library

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Bryn Mawr College, Mariam Coffin Canaday Library

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