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Paterson, William, 1745-1806 to Jonathan Dean re: legal case in which they were on opposing sides

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04842.33 Author/Creator: Paterson, William, 1745-1806 Place Written: Middlesex Co. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1780/12/09 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 21.4 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

Probably signed as prosecuting attorney.

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