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Bryant, John, 1742-1816 to Fisher Ames

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.092 Author/Creator: Bryant, John, 1742-1816 Place Written: Springfield, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter Date: 9 May 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Captain Bryant notes that he received Massachusetts congressman Ames letter (see GLC03432.056) and memorandum and has complied with his request. Marked as a copy.

Bryant, John, 1742-1816
Ames, Fisher, 1758-1808

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