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Bullard, John, 1756-1821 to Rufus Man

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.160 Author/Creator: Bullard, John, 1756-1821 Place Written: Medfield, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 29, 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : address : free frank Height: 16.3 cm, Width: 16.3 cm Order a Copy

Letter written by preacher John Bullard to Rufus Man. Asks Man to join him at the schoolhouse that evening at 1 a.m. precisely. Tells him to say nothing to anyone.

Bullard, John, 1756-1821
Man, Rufus, fl. 1780

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