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Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831 to William Tudor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05290 Author/Creator: Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: January 14, 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Thanks him for his recent letter, which contained information on Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom's desire to purchase land in Maine. Also acknowledges the benefits of Mr. Russell's involvement with the purchase. Hopes Tudor will continue assisting them with their purchase by negotiating with the Committee. Provides extensive suggestions about how best to negotiate with the Committee. Also asks for a map of the lands in question.

Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831
Tudor, William, 1750-1819
Söderström, Richard, fl. 1741-1815

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