Boudinot, Elias (1740-1821) to Lewis Pintard
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08994.01 Author/Creator: Boudinot, Elias (1740-1821) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1782 Pagination: 1 p. ; 34 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Relates news from New York, including the arrival of "a Packer" and news that "Charles Town was evacuated."
Elias Boudinot was President of the Continental Congress from 1782-1783, later Congressman from New Jersey and Director of the Mint. Served as Commisary General for Prisoners early in the American Revolution.
Lewis Pintard was a famous merchant and was one of the incorporators of the Chamber of Commerce established by George III in 1770. He was an agent for American prisoners during the American revolution.
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