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Varick, Richard (1753-1831) to Alexandre Hauterive

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08457 Author/Creator: Varick, Richard (1753-1831) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1793 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.4 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Reports the seizure of three French deserters but is compelled to discharge them due to a lack of sufficient evidence.

Varick, Richard, 1753-1831
Hauterive, Alexandre Maurice Blanc de Lanautte, comte d', 1754-1830

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