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John L. Coffin, land agent in Davenport, Iowa, correspondence with land speculator Thomas Clark Durant in New York, part 3, 1874

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Boston, Dec 23 1874 H.C. Crane, Esq. Atty 20 Nassau St. New York Dear Sir, Yours of 22nd recd. Enclosed find warranty deed, of this date, Heloise H Durant and Thomas C Durant to Henry W. Holland for N2 of NE 1/4 8.78.10 on North half 13.79.12 = 400 acres Iowa County, consideration $1,200 cash - as soon as title can be examined. The taxes for 1874 are due and payable since 1st November, and will have attention- Does your Power of Atty authorize you to convey, as well as release (dower?)? Yours Truly Jno L Coffin P.O. Box 1154
 
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