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Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Mr. Richard Cranch

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01801 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Braintree Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 5, 1767 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 19 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Adam's request for legal advice from brother-in-law, Richard Cranch, regarding a case and Cranch was handling for him, and the defendant's ("Lombard") countersuit.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Cranch, Richard, 1726-1811

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