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Heath, William, 1737-1814 to John Hancock re: detailed news of Cornwallis' surrender

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07478 Author/Creator: Heath, William, 1737-1814 Place Written: H.Q. Continental Village Type: Letter signed Date: 1781/10/28 Pagination: 2 p. + addr 34 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

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