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Truxton, Thomas, fl. 1780 [Revolutionary War exchange note drawn on France]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.142 Author/Creator: Truxton, Thomas, fl. 1780 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 20 July 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 8 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

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