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March 23, 1778

Conant, Oliver, 1754-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jonathan Rice

Conant requests Rice to pay Samuel Conant, his father, all of Oliver's wages from the state of Massachusetts Bay for his army service in 1777. On reverse is written Samuel Conant, and "to Mrs. Abagail Ewing."

GLC01450.037

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