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Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04218 Author/Creator: Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 Place Written: Rotherham, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 May 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

Invites the unknown recipient to inspect a new iron bridge he designed. "We have erected our Experiment Rib and Struck the Center." With engraving.

Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809

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