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Patterson, John (J.P) Various fragmented letters

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04471 Author/Creator: Patterson, John (J.P) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript Date: 1792/09/14-1792/09/20 Pagination: 6p. 34.0 x 22.7 Order a Copy

The manucript contains various fragmented letters and writings by J.P. [John Patterson] to members of the Patterson family, and also to Henry Livingston.

Patterson, Daniel
Patterson, William
Patterson, John
Livingston, Henry

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