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Harrison, Robert (fl. 1778) to Oliver Titcomb [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.144 Author/Creator: Harrison, Robert (fl. 1778) Place Written: Winter Hill, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter Date: 16 February 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 20 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses personal matters. Addresses to Titcomb, but the letter was probably intended for someone else, most likely the writer's wife. Text missing and signature lost.

Oliver Tilcomb was a captain.

Tilcomb, Oliver, fl. 1778
Harrison, Robert Hanson, 1745-1790

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