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West, Stephen (1736-1819) to Thomas Flucker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09056 Author/Creator: West, Stephen (1736-1819) Place Written: Stockbridge, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 February 1769 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 33.4 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Written from Stockbridge, likely in Massachusetts. Provides an assessment of a Mr. Joseph Hatch, who apparently is interested in joining West's uncle in purchasing land in the Waldo patent. Relates his knowledge of Hatch, which he assures Flucker is only general.

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
West, Stephen, 1736-1819
Hatch, Joseph, fl. 1769

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