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18 April 1781

Hughs, Edward, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

The man who he was sent to talk to, is dead. He met with the current governor and writes of news he has received from home. Docket indicates the letter was received 2/7/1782. Written when Mumbia was previously known as Bombay

GLC03902.228

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