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Kellock, William, fl. 1792 to Samuel Shaw

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05303 Author/Creator: Kellock, William, fl. 1792 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 31, 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Declares that their mutual friend, Mr. Buchanan, has been in the country for several days. Writes that he and Buchanan are worried about Shaw's safety on the ship the Pequot, as they have been having stormy weather in England. Touches on financial matters. Wishes him good health.

Kellock, William, fl. 1792
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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