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Ross, David, 1755-1800 to Thomas Nelson, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02450.17 Author/Creator: Ross, David, 1755-1800 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1781/08/01 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.7 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Asks the Governor of Virginia for a copy of the appointment of a Mr. Pench as agent in France and the instructions given to him. Also seeks directions from the governor's board on how to act on a tobacco contract held by Mr. Pench.

Ross, David, 1755-1800
Nelson, Thomas Jr., 1738-1789

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