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8 March 1728

Oglethorpe, James, fl. 1728

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt].

"Recd. of Mr. Woodward the sum of ten pounds ten shillings on account." From 1733 to 1743 Oglethorpe was Resident Trustee, Commander-in-Chief, of Georgia. With letter of provenance. 1 black and white bust engraving of Oglethorpe and 2 full length seated right profiles of Oglethorpe.

GLC02468.18

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