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Pynchon, John, 1626-1703 to Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re: reimbursement for expenses

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04865 Author/Creator: Pynchon, John, 1626-1703 Place Written: Springfield, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1673/12/12 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 30.8 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

John Pynchon writes to thank Gerrit van Slichtenhorst for reimbursing him for expenses incurred from apprehending "those villainous murderers." The letter seems to allude to damages from an attack by Indians.

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

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