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Smallman, Thomas, fl. 1787 to Augustin Prevost

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.622.02 Author/Creator: Smallman, Thomas, fl. 1787 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter Date: 1787/01/05 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.5 x 19 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he arrived last Tuesday from Canada after leaving Montreal on the 22 of November. Comments that he is too young to complain of fatigue. Would like to provide himself with a horse and is looking forward to seeing Mrs. Prevost and the family in good health. Addressed to Major Prevost. Dated from the Indian Queen, possibly a ship.

Prevost, Augustin, fl. 1771-1796
Smallman, Thomas, fl. 1787

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