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Oliver, Robert, 1738-1810 to Commissary Stiles

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.225 Author/Creator: Oliver, Robert, 1738-1810 Place Written: Harrison Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 5, 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Oliver desires to know if Stiles will be supplying him with provisions. Specifically needs four pounds candles. Letter addressed to "Comsy Stiles or his Assistant."

Oliver, Robert, 1738?-1810
Stiles, Commissary, fl. 1779

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