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Langford, William, fl. 1805 to Tobias Lear re: thanks for forwarded correspondence

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.069 Author/Creator: Langford, William, fl. 1805 Place Written: Tripoli Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1805/06/02 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 18.5 x 8 cm Order a Copy

Langford was the British Consul to Tripoli.

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