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Revere, Paul, 1735-1818 to John Revere

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03258 Author/Creator: Revere, Paul, 1735-1818 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1810 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Revere writes to his son that the non-intercourse policy against Great Britain has ended, creating more opportunities to write. Also mentions a debilitating infirmity and provides family news. The second and third pages contain a letter dated July 1810 from John to his brother Joseph Revere which transmits their father's letter, discusses Joseph's impending return, and provides other news.

Revere, Paul, 1735-1818
Revere, John, 1787-1847
Revere, Joseph Warren, 1777-1868

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