Houston, William C., fl. 1746-1788 to Robert Morris
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03147 Author/Creator: Houston, William C., fl. 1746-1788 Place Written: Trenton, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 32.3 x 20.8 cm. + 1 engraving ; col. ; 19.6 x 15.6 Order a Copy
Forwards an affidavit and other documents (not included), mentions his expectation that news of the American victory at Yorktown has reached London, and sends personal news related to a smallpox epidemic. One bust engraving of Robert R Livingston included.
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