Bernardo de Hacerda, Jose to Tobias Lear re: U.S./French relations [in French]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.161 Author/Creator: Bernardo de Hacerda, Jose Place Written: Algiers, Algeria Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1810/06/18 Pagination: 1 p. + address 19 x 8.4 cm Order a Copy
Docketed on address leaf.
Days have gone by, which I had taken my freedom to beseech your goodness to inform you about the sum which will lend charity to my nourishments to let my [illegible] know that I will not be abandoned, why will I not know to solve the issue about embark, once we do not have the guarantee your payment, pay all in the name of honor. Sir, please do me the great charity to satisfy my necessity for a big motif. I address myself at your feet to supply goodness to inform and satisfy my spirit.
I wish you good well and also I look forward for you to employ me in your service.
I am with great respect and consideration.
Sir, Lear Tobias
Sir
Your most humble and obedient Servant
Algier 18 June 1810
Jose Bernando Hacerda
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