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Jeffery, Richard (doctor), fl. 1812-1814; to Ann Jeffery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.007 Author/Creator: Jeffery, Richard (doctor), fl. 1812-1814; Place Written: Norfolk, [Va.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 September 1814 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 25 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Apprehension of not hearing from Ann, assuming she has fallen ill, British fleet going to sea, inhabitants partaking in military duties or evacuated, death of neighbor, boredom.

Jeffery, Richard (doctor), fl. 1812-1814
Jeffery, Anne, fl. 1814-1866
Con (captain), fl. 1813-1814

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