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Oliver, Ebenezer (fl. 1779) to David Sears

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00774 Author/Creator: Oliver, Ebenezer (fl. 1779) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 20.8 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses four bills of exchange (not included) for Sears in Amsterdam. Requests a variety of goods, including cream colored tea cups and saucers, "small plain common wine glasses," apron tape, leather gloves, thread, shoe bindings, and gauze, among other items.

Possibly Ebenezer Oliver (1751-1826).

Oliver, Ebenezer, 1751-1826
Sears, David, fl. 1779

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