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Harrison, Richard, 1750-1841 to James Jarvis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00811 Author/Creator: Harrison, Richard, 1750-1841 Place Written: Cadiz, Spain Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 June 1780 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Mentions a difficult trip to Cadiz, Spain and discusses possible business ventures with produce, fabric, and other goods. Address leaf also contains several calculations.

Harrison, Richard, 1750-1841

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