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John L. Coffin, land agent in Davenport, Iowa, correspondence with land speculator Thomas Clark Durant in New York, part 1, 1859-1868

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Davenport, Iowa. Jany. 21st 1863 J.G. Durant, Eng. New York Dear Sir, I enclose herewith its accounts when for in year of 19th time, The item which affirms in the A/c furiously ____ "as balance of cash a/c transferred from T___ and Durant's ledger $26.426.81", include date of 20 Jul '60, was the balance to debt of cash a/c in J.G D's ledger at the time their books were closed up. The writer presumes it was actual cash or its equivalent in ___ ___'s hands, but will ascertain tomorrow too late to to night, II Dom. and advise you, after seeing __th H. Yours truly J. E. Henry John L.___ Coffin
 
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