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Patterson, J.W. to Walter Patterson re: need for financial assistance

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04511 Author/Creator: Patterson, J.W. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [1812/07/03] Pagination: 3p. + addr. 31.7 x 20.2 Order a Copy

Walter's brother writes that he must travel to Albany to solicit their mother for financial assistance. The letter is preceeded by a transcription of a court document concerning a case in which Walter acted as the plaintiff's attorney. Docketed on address leaf.

Patterson, Walter, fl. 1793-1823
Patterson, J.W

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