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Lewis, William (fl. 1784-1800) to William Duer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06399 Author/Creator: Lewis, William (fl. 1784-1800) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript letter Date: 20 April 1795 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 32.3 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses land business and Duer's upcoming trial regarding land speculation and deals. Noted as a copy of a letter William Lewis wrote to William Duer. Copied in Knox's hand, including Lewis's signature.

Duer, William, 1747-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lewis, William, fl. 1786-1800

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