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Holmes, Silas, fl. 1775-1783 to W. S. Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02582 Author/Creator: Holmes, Silas, fl. 1775-1783 Place Written: Norwich, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.3 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Praises a Doctor Bayley for his humanitarian effort and attitude toward the sick and wounded in his care. Noted as a retained copy and on the verso as "No. 2".

Holmes, Silas, fl. 1775-1783

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