Platt, Richard to Tobias Lear re: presenting a "large salmon for Mrs. Washington."
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.014 Author/Creator: Platt, Richard Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1791/04/07 Pagination: 1 p. + address 24 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Docketed on address leaf.
New York April 7th. 1791.
Dear Sir
I take the liberty of sending by the Mail Stage, a box addressed to you, containing a large Salmon for Mrs. Washington, which I beg you to present in my name & ask her acceptance thereof - Mrs. Platt & Miss Aspinwall join in most respectfull [sic] compliments to Mrs. Washington & Mrs. Lear -
I am Dear Sir
Your most
Obed[ient]: Servant.
Rich: Platt
Tobais Lear Esqr.
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