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Thornton, William, fl. 1805-1806 to Thomas Triplett re: enclosing drawing of horse to be shown to Tobias Lear

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.104 Author/Creator: Thornton, William, fl. 1805-1806 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1806/06/30 Pagination: 1 p. 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

"I herewith enclose the Drawing of a Horse, which I request the favour of you to shew to my worthy Friend Colonel Lear . . . ." Lear was a patient of Dr. Thornton.

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