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Perry, Joseph to Jonathan Ward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09049.02 Author/Creator: Perry, Joseph Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 5 November 1782 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Recants what he said and apologizes for slandering Luke Drury's good name (see GLC09049.01). Signed by Perry and three witnesses.

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