Perkins, James to: Tobias Lear
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.039 Author/Creator: Perkins, James Place Written: Boston Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1795/09/03 Pagination: 1 p. + address 25.3 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Introduction for Dr. May, who is moving to Washington. Docketed on address leaf.
Boston Sep. 3 1799
Dear Sir rec. Nov. 4 -
Doctor Frederick May who will have the pleasure to hand you this letter goes to yr. City with some expectation of forming an establishment there in the line of his profession- The high respectability & amiable character of this Gen. lead me to introduce him to yr acquaintance with the fullest confidence that you will be happy to afford him every council of aspiration in the object of his pursuit & thereby add to the obligations of Dr. M
yr affectionate friend
James Perkins
Tobias Lear Esq.
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