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Hand, Edward, 1744-1802 to John Nevill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02498.05 Author/Creator: Hand, Edward, 1744-1802 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1775-1783 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the loss of a flat bottom boat hired to transport Continental troops across the Allegany River and asks for an inquiry to determine who should pay for it.

Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
Nevill, John, 1744-1804

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