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Shirley, William, 1694-1771 to Samuel Waldo

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08944 Author/Creator: Shirley, William, 1694-1771 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 7 July 1748 Pagination: 12 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Discusses an issue with Samuel Waldo regarding his accounts and finances. Attempt to explain his position and the measures he took in regards to the handling of these financial matters. Noted as written at Castle William, a fortress located on Castle Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts.

Shirley, William, 1694-1771
Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

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