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Patterson, Robert L., fl. 1807-1808 to William [Patterson] re: clearing debts and business concerns

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04468 Author/Creator: Patterson, Robert L., fl. 1807-1808 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1807/12/22 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 32.7 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Robert asks his brother for some financial assistance, and also discusses his hopes for success in the cotton business. The letter is marked as a duplicate.

Patterson, Robert L., fl. 1807-1808
Patterson, William, fl. 1792-1808

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