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Nicholson, James, 1737-1804 to George Simpson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.02 Author/Creator: Nicholson, James, 1737-1804 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1 May 1804 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

From the United States Loan Office. Acknowledges the receipt of Simpson's draft numbered 428 on Jonathan Burall Esqr. for $663.43.

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