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Little, Moses (1724-1798) to Samuel Varnum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.191.01 Author/Creator: Little, Moses (1724-1798) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 October 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 17 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Asks Varnum to deliver a note to Thomas Carter. Signed by Carter stating the letter has been recieved.

Little, Moses, 1724-1798
Varnum, Samuel, 1746-1828
Carter, Thomas, fl. 1779

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