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Barry, John, 1745-1803 to James Seagrove

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02500.02 Author/Creator: Barry, John, 1745-1803 Place Written: Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 December 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 22 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Commodore Barry tells Seagrove that the militia who suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania has arrived home safe. Also indicates that he sent receipts with this letter (not included). Written from Strawberry Hill, Barry's near Philadelphia.

Barry, John, 1745-1803
Seagrove, James, fl. 1794

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