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Jarvis, William (fl. 1807) to Mr. Patterson re: ban on the exportation of arms

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04503 Author/Creator: Jarvis, William (fl. 1807) Place Written: Lisbon, [Portugal] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1807/02/25 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 23.0 x 18.7 Order a Copy

Jarvis asks Mr. Patterson for advice on how what to do with some weapons, since there it is prohibited to export arms from France. Docketed on address leaf.

Jarvis, William, 1770-1859
Patterson

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