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Kettle, John, fl. 1814 to Joseph B. Varnum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03845.18 Author/Creator: Kettle, John, fl. 1814 Place Written: Charlestown, Massachusetts Type: Letter signed Date: 2 April 1814 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Written as town clerk of Boston regarding appointments, public works, and the court of sessions.

Varnum, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradley), 1751-1821
Kettle, John, fl. 1814

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