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5 April - 7 June 1739

Drowne, Shem, fl. 1739

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Samuel Waldo and Shem Drowne

Two letters. The first letter to Samuel Waldo from Shem Drowne discusses the protection of the settlements from Indian attacks and what the government is or is not doing. Dated 5 April, Boston. The second letter is to Shem Drowne from Samuel Waldo discussing land in Maine and its expansion. Dated 7 June 1739, London. Both are noted as copies.

GLC02437.08896

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