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Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810 to unknown re: mission in Philadelphia and need for money

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07420 Author/Creator: Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1781/01/19 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 33.5 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

"You must naturally conclude that in taking up this business in its present situation, supplies of money will be necessary." Probably written to Robert Morris.

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