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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08897 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter Date: 15 April - 29 May 1739 Pagination: 12 p. ; 31 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Three letters, dated 15 April, 21 April and 29 May 1739. Discusses finances and the fact that he is unable to assist the recipient due to his own situation and the "Largeness of my Family." Noted as a duplicate.

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