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Johnson, William S., 1727-1819 to Dudley Woodbridge re: offering assistance in a legal matter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04842.27 Author/Creator: Johnson, William S., 1727-1819 Place Written: Stratford, [Conn.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1773/07/10 Pagination: 1 p. + addr 20.4 x 16.4 cm Order a Copy

Johnson offers to provide assistance in the case of Mr. Backus of Norwich "relative to certain Orders."

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