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Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) to Henry Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04802 Author/Creator: Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1790 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.6 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he is concerned he has not received any letter from Miss Breck in awhile. Asks that if Jackson has any he send them on. Invites Jackson over Tuesday evening.

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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