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October 9, 1779

Lamband, Joseph, fl. 1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Jacob

Letter addressed to Captain Joshua Jacob. Informs that he is well. Mentions that his father did not give him the money he felt he was due. He states, "To with the smiles of god I shall live without it and am as many would think a bastard and not one of the family." He asks Jacob to send this letter to his sisters.

GLC01450.127

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