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Unknown [Draft letter]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08133 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa 1750-1820 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.1 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Asks for help and advice. Appears to be a draft letter. Written in graphite.

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