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Dawson, George, fl. 1796 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.612.03 Author/Creator: Dawson, George, fl. 1796 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Response to a notification from the War Office. Verification of age and other identifying information for George Dawson. Noted as an "exact copy" on the document.

Dawson, George, fl. 1796

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