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Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1782 to Sam White

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.562 Author/Creator: Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1782 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 26, 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 21.4 cm, Width: 16.8 cm Order a Copy

Allen has been "employ'd delivering letters, seeing plays operas &c" in Paris. Also reports "there are a number of English gentleman here, but for what purpose I know not." Asks White concerning his financial affairs in Nantes. Hears that "our Captain Barry has taken a number of prizes." Letter addressed to White at the house of "Mr. Williams" in Nantes. Seal in very good condition.

Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1782
White, Sam, fl. 1782

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