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Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 to Rufus King

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08086 Author/Creator: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1793-1794 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 15.8 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Final lines of a letter, stating "In very great haste. I am, Dear Sir..." Also has a postscript mentioning a meeting. Signature is illegible.

Troup, Robert, 1757-1832
King, Rufus, 1755-1827

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