Watson, Brook, 1735-1807 to Joshua Mauger
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03902.040 Author/Creator: Watson, Brook, 1735-1807 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 31, 1785 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 19.3 cm, Width: 25.4 cm Order a Copy
He has been appointed Provincial agent, but will reject the job if its former occupant, Mr. Cumberland, or Mauger object. The government issued a proclamation forbidding trade "with Strangers, meaning Americans, as We meant to have the Navigation Act Strictly comply'd with."
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