[Letter regarding a loan for William Murrell, January 12, 1861]

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Letter to a "cousin" from J. Thompson and Giles Thompson, introducing William Murrell and discussing acceptable terms for a loan to Murrell with slaves as collateral.

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Thompson, Giles January 12, 1861.

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Letter to a "cousin" from J. Thompson and Giles Thompson, introducing William Murrell and discussing acceptable terms for a loan to Murrell with slaves as collateral.

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  • January 12, 1861

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Thompson, Giles. [Letter regarding a loan for William Murrell, January 12, 1861], letter, January 12, 1861; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth36153/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of Howard and Brenda McClurkin.

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