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Gordon, William, 1783-1851 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.045 Author/Creator: Gordon, William, 1783-1851 Place Written: Hingham, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 April 1815 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 24 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy

In accordance with Mr. Litchfield's wishes, Dr. Gordon describes his situation. Litchfield was in a sick bed do to injuries sustained in a fight with his brother.

Gordon, William, 1783-1851
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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