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King, Rufus, 1755-1827 to Mr Skipworth, Paris

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00297.05 Author/Creator: King, Rufus, 1755-1827 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 8, 1797 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Introducing King's brother. King's brother wanted to visit Paris before returning to America.

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

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