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1807/12/22

Patterson, Robert L., fl. 1807-1808

Letter signed

Title: to William [Patterson] re: clearing debts and business concerns

Robert asks his brother for some financial assistance, and also discusses his hopes for success in the cotton business. The letter is marked as a duplicate.

GLC03107.04468

1808/06/29

Patterson, Robert L., fl. 1807-1808

Document signed

Title: Sale and release of land to Edward I. Lee

The document states the terms of a sale of a lot of land in Pennsylvania by Robert L. Patterson to Edward I. Lee.

GLC03107.04469

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