Letters, 1806-1853.

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Letters, 1806-1853.

Mercer writes to several people, including his sister, Mary E. Garnett, Robert Beverly, Archibald Hunter, and George Carter. He discusses his personal life and finances, gardening and politics.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7604037

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Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839

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