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Cabarus, Leon, fl. 1779 to Barthelemy Terrasson [in French]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.429 Author/Creator: Cabarus, Leon, fl. 1779 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 August 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.4 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy

Written by Cabarus to Terrasson as French Deputy Consul in Baltimore. Docket states Terrasson responded on 30 August 1779. Needs translation.

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