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... LAWRENCE LEWIS . It is suggested the following , or something similar , should be put upon the marble coffin : THIS SARCOPHAGUS , CONTAINING THE REMAINS GEORGE ... STRUTHERS TO LAWRENCE LEWIS , ESQ . Philadelphia , 12 CORRESPONDENCE .
... LAWRENCE LEWIS . It is suggested the following , or something similar , should be put upon the marble coffin : THIS SARCOPHAGUS , CONTAINING THE REMAINS GEORGE ... STRUTHERS TO LAWRENCE LEWIS , ESQ . Philadelphia , 12 CORRESPONDENCE .
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... STRUTHERS . JOHN STRUTHERS TO LAWRENCE LEWIS , ESQ . Philadelphia , August 15th , 1837 . DEAR SIR , In the course of the ensuing week I shall have the Sarcophagus for your deceased relative finished , and ready for shipment . Will you ...
... STRUTHERS . JOHN STRUTHERS TO LAWRENCE LEWIS , ESQ . Philadelphia , August 15th , 1837 . DEAR SIR , In the course of the ensuing week I shall have the Sarcophagus for your deceased relative finished , and ready for shipment . Will you ...
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... STRUTHERS . JOHN STRUTHERS TO LAWRENCE LEWIS , ESQ . Philadelphia , September -th , 1837 . RESPECTED SIR , I have this day shipped the boxes containing the Sarcophagus to Alexandria , care of Mr. E. Dainger- field , according to your ...
... STRUTHERS . JOHN STRUTHERS TO LAWRENCE LEWIS , ESQ . Philadelphia , September -th , 1837 . RESPECTED SIR , I have this day shipped the boxes containing the Sarcophagus to Alexandria , care of Mr. E. Dainger- field , according to your ...
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