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Simpson, Thomas, fl. 1778-1782 to John Brown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00308.03 Author/Creator: Simpson, Thomas, fl. 1778-1782 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 16, 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Captain Simpson transmits his account (not included), settled with the Navy Board, to Brown, Secretary of the Marine. He requests that Brown obtain his payment (possibly from the United States Congress) during his upcoming visit to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He requests that Brown advise a lawyer, Clapp, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, whether or not the sum will be paid.

Brown, John, 1736-1803
Simpson, Thomas, fl. 1778-1782
Clapp, fl. 1782

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