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Hill, A.A. (fl. 1812) to Joseph B. Varnum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03845.11 Author/Creator: Hill, A.A. (fl. 1812) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1812 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Varnum that he will make a deposit (of an undisclosed amount) on his behalf to the State Bank regarding a business transaction. Responds to query regarding the outcome of General Austin: "...all officers return their commands in the Corps to which they originally belonged until they resign or are promoted ..." Date taken from docket.

Varnum, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradley), 1751-1821
Hill, A.A., fl. 1812

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