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Penn, J.P., fl. 1779 to unknown [in French]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.431 Author/Creator: Penn, J.P., fl. 1779 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1779 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.2 x 20.3 Order a Copy

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