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Moriarty, John, fl. 1785-1787 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03472 Author/Creator: Moriarty, John, fl. 1785-1787 Place Written: Salem, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 27, 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Describes his current difficulties in business and the amount of money he lost during the last War. Asks for a position within the army that is being raised and sent to the Ohio region.

Moriarty, John, fl. 1785-1787

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