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Cranston, F.H (fl. 1813-) to mayor Thomas Apinwall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.027 Author/Creator: Cranston, F.H (fl. 1813-) Place Written: Beauport Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1813 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

The writer explains the circumstances of his capture. It appears that British vessels were mistaken for American ones.

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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