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Wentworth, John, 1737-1820 to John Wigram re: payment to be made to Elias Tucker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04213 Author/Creator: Wentworth, John, 1737-1820 Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1785/01/11 Pagination: 2p. 9.4 x 16.3 cm Order a Copy

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

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