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Malcolm, William, 1745-1792 to Aaron Burr

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.217 Author/Creator: Malcolm, William, 1745-1792 Place Written: Montgomery, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 14, 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 24 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Discusses an arbitration over bonds involving Hunt and Captain Bayard. States "I was among the great ones of the earth lately & they yet auger peace."

Malcolm, William, 1745-1792
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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