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Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824 to John Bryant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.050 Author/Creator: Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 April 1785 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

Notes he received the receipt for Bryant's last return. Mentions that General [Henry] Knox has yet to arrive but is expected any time. Says he will notify Bryant of any new regulations and for him to continue assisting Mr. Byers.

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Bryant, John, 1742-1816

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