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Papers, 1895.

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Consists of Burkett's memoirs, which he dictated to his son-in- law. Later, grandson J. W. Arnold prepared a typescript taking some liberties in the process. The original is in delicate condition.

37 leaves

Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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