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Bassett, Richard, fl. 1791-1792 to Nicholas Ridgely re: regarding sale of land

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02470.02 Author/Creator: Bassett, Richard, fl. 1791-1792 Place Written: Cecil County, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1792/11/18 Pagination: 1 p. + addr 20.4 x 27.6 cm Order a Copy

Written at Bohemia Ferry

Bassett, Richard, fl. 1791-1792

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