Letter, 1776 April 15.

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Letter, 1776 April 15.

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Letter to General Philip Schuyler regarding the issuance of clothing to deputies who were to meet with the Iroquois Six Nations. Douw explains that the deputies wore out their clothing on public business and requested replacement items. Douw provided them with shoes, buckels and hats and is requesting, through this letter, Schuyler's permission to provide them with other clothing. Written at Albany, N.Y.

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American Periodical Series I

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Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

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