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Lewis, F., fl. 1783 to Mr. Carpenter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.093 Author/Creator: Lewis, F., fl. 1783 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 14 April 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Requests that 20 barrels of corn be delivered to his waggoner. Discusses hauling flour to Fredericksburg. Note on reverse signed by William Carpenter certifies that he filled the order.

Lewis, F., fl. 1783
Carpenter, William, fl. 1783

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