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Cook, David, fl. 1751-1823 to Thomas Procter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04873 Author/Creator: Cook, David, fl. 1751-1823 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 March 1791 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 16.3 cm. Order a Copy

Solicits Proctor's help regarding his claim. Cole had gone to Philadelphia to "prosecute my Claim at a very Considerable Expense." Notes his funds have been drained to the point that he cannot finance a return trip home. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.04874.

Cook, David, fl. 1751-1823
Proctor, Thomas, 1739-1806

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