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De Segond, Ascher, fl. 1782 to Lachlan McIntosh re: French officer's request for American army commission

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06909 Author/Creator: De Segond, Ascher, fl. 1782 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1782/09/30 Pagination: 3 p. + addr 22.6 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Loss on p. 3 affecting closing.

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