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Mason, John, (fl. 1805) to Elizabeth Hamilton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09638.03 Author/Creator: Mason, John, (fl. 1805) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 September 1805 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 24 x 19.6cm. Order a Copy

A letter to Elizabeth writing that her daughter Angelica who was visiting with them has just left. Mason praises her company and wishes Elizabeth well. Mason also mentions that he was recently sick.

Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854
Mason, John, fl. 1805

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