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Patterson, J.W., fl. 1812-1816 to Walter Patterson re: military service

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04513 Author/Creator: Patterson, J.W., fl. 1812-1816 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1813/01/06 Pagination: 3p. : address : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

J.W. writes that his military service might bring him to Albany, and he discusses his concerns about maintaining his family in his absence. Docketed on address leaf.

Patterson, Walter, fl. 1793-1823
Patterson, J.W., fl. 1812-1816

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