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Murray, Alexander, fl. 1754-1821 to Thomas Willing

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02500.08 Author/Creator: Murray, Alexander, fl. 1754-1821 Place Written: New Castle, Delaware Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 October 1800 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Written on board the U.S. Frigate Constellation near New Castle, Delaware. Murray requests a deposit of approximately $154,000 to be used for military supplies.

Murray, Alexander, ca. 1754-1821
Willing, Thomas, 1731-1821

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