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Brooks, David (1756-1838) to Samuel Shaw

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02412 Author/Creator: Brooks, David (1756-1838) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 August 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 33.7 x 21.8 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a delivery of clothing and issues that they have had in the past regarding its transportation. "Public service" written on address leaf with no signature.

Brooks, David, 1756-1838
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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