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Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759 to Richard Waldron

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.009 Author/Creator: Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759 Place Written: Kittery, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1743 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Pepperell reports his daughter and grandson very ill. He also mentions business matters.

Waldron, Richard, 1694-1753
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

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