David Greene letterbook 1777-1785 Greene, David

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David Greene letterbook 1777-1785 Greene, David

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The David Greene letterbook contain copies of the outgoing correspondence of an American loyalist and merchant from his wartime exile in Antigua and postwar residence in Connecticut. The letters record his business affairs, including the West Indies trade of his firm, Rose & Greene, as well as personal reflections on his experiences as a Loyalist exile.

225 pages

eng,

William L. Clements Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6391549

William L. Clements Library

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Leake, Richard

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