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Shirley, William (1694-1771) to Mr. [Samuel] Waldo

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08892 Author/Creator: Shirley, William (1694-1771) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 16 November 1738 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.3 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a bill of exchange and other financial matters. Noted as a copy.

Shirley, William, 1694-1771
Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

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