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Sylvester, Thomas B, fl. 1812-1813 to Jacob Bailey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02669.002 Author/Creator: Sylvester, Thomas B, fl. 1812-1813 Place Written: Poland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 January 1812 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 17.6 cm Order a Copy

A letter written by Thomas B. Sylvester to Jacob Bailey. Sylvester informs Bailey of his arrival with money to pay the soldiers their advances. A large piece of the document is missing and there is significant context loss.

Clark, Samuel, fl. 1812

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