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 University of North Carolina Papers (#40005), University Archives, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Letter from William Hooper to the Honorable Committee of Appointment [1818?] W. Hooper 1 page, 1 page image [1818?] Call number 40005 ( University Archives, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

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