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Wadsworth, James to Tobias Lear re: transmittal note

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.019 Author/Creator: Wadsworth, James Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph note signed Date: 1791/11/07 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 18 x 7.5 cm Order a Copy

Transmitting unknown document. Wadsworth was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army.

Dr. Sir

I will thank you to forward the mentioned by the first good oportunity [sic] & oblidge [sic]
D Sir- Your Hum Set
Jm Wadsworth

[address]
From
Col. Wadsworth
Nov. 7.th 1791

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