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Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 [Partial letter] [Fragment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08087 Author/Creator: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: circa 1793-1794 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 16.1 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a court case involving seizure of a vessel. Appears to be part of GLC02437.08086, a letter to Rufus King pertaining to the British brig "Catherine," captured by the French frigate "Embuscade." Related to the Genet Affair.

Troup, Robert, 1757-1832
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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