Langford, William (fl. 1805) to Tobias Lear re: thanks for forwarded correspondence
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.069 Author/Creator: Langford, William (fl. 1805) Place Written: Tripoli Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1805/06/02 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 18.5 x 8 cm Order a Copy
Langford was the British Consul to Tripoli.
Sir,
I have received my letters from my Brother & Sir Alexander Ball, & am come to Town in the hope of thanking You in person for the favor. As this pleasure I find is denied me for the present; I am only to beg that you will command.
Your most obedient
Humble Servant
William Wass Langford
Tripoli
June 2d. 1805
Col Lear
[Docket]:
From
Monsr. Langford
2 June 1805
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