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Oglethorpe, James [Receipt].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02468.18 Author/Creator: Oglethorpe, James Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: March 8, 1728 Pagination: 1 p. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 14.1 x 12 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 17 x 12 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 25 x 18 cm Order a Copy

"Recd. of Mr. Woodward the sum of ten pounds ten shillings on account." From 1733 to 1743 Oglethorpe was Resident Trustee, Commander-in-Chief, of Georgia. With letter of provenance. 1 black and white bust engraving of Oglethorpe and 2 full length seated right profiles of Oglethorpe.

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