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Hunnewell, Richard, fl. 1796 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06833 Author/Creator: Hunnewell, Richard, fl. 1796 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 October 1796 Pagination: 1 p. ; 28.4 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Relates that in conversation with Major [George] Ulmer, he has learned that Mr. [Samuel] Ely has gone to Boston to plead his innocence to the General Court. Adds that he will give Ulmer the warrant against Ely so Ely may be immediately apprehended if he returns.

Hunnewell, Richard, fl. 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Ely, Samuel, fl. 1796-1797

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