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St. Clair, Arthur (1737-1818) to Sylvanus Bourne

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05698.03 Author/Creator: St. Clair, Arthur (1737-1818) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 33.7 x 21.7 cm. Order a Copy

Written by Major General St. Clair to Bourne. References Bourne's previous letter. Has left it at home, which has kept him from replying as particularly as he wanted. Letter deals with a business transaction the two made previously with a Mrs. Bayard. Says he has no recollection of the conveyances he mentions, but says he does not doubt their authenticity. Mentions how payments should be made. Says he will be a better correspondent as his army duties are about to cease. Relates information on his family. Free frank is signature "Genl. St. Clair."

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