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Bernardo de Hacerda, Jose to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in French]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.160 Author/Creator: Bernardo de Hacerda, Jose Place Written: Algiers, Algeria Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1810/01/06 Pagination: 1 p. + address 25.3 x 19 cm Order a Copy

Docketed on address leaf.

Sir,
My job is to inform you that I did not come out the Convict-prison, everything is done, do not forget that to ensure you that according to the miserable state; I am in, I'm addressing myself at your feet; our desires is yet to be complete, the dispensable work and manner have affirmed my desires. I beg that God gives you the strength, Sir, desires, and finally your all I look forward to.
I wish you great health and also I look forward to you to employ me in your service, and finally grant me the freedom I lost.
I am with great consideration
Sir Lear Tobias
Sir,
Your most humble servant
Alger 6 January 1810 Jose de Bernando Hacerda.

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