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Williams, William, 1731-1811 to John Lawrence

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00430 Author/Creator: Williams, William, 1731-1811 Place Written: Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 26, 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Signed as one of three members of the school commission. Williams also signs on behalf of members John Clark and Ebenezer Bushnell. Williams assesses Lawrence for money to support the school in Lebanon. With autograph note on verso acknowledging receipt of payment.

Williams, William, fl. 1776
Lawrence, John, fl. 1776
Clark, John, fl. 1776
Bushnell, Ebenezer, fl. 1776

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