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Tyler, John Steele, 1752-1813 to Henry Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05963 Author/Creator: Tyler, John Steele, 1752-1813 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 November 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 30 cm, Width: 16.6 cm Order a Copy

Reports that Mr. Vesey is so well that they traveled 16 miles yesterday. Briefly mentions the places he has gone. Is worried he will run out of cash in ten days. Asks for 50 dollars.

Tyler, John Steele, 1752-1813
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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