LS, 1777 June 3 : Peeks Kill, to Colonel Palfrey.

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LS, 1777 June 3 : Peeks Kill, to Colonel Palfrey.

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"The money you sent by Capt. Littlefield Is just Arrived ... I have paid Capt. Littlefield for the Expense of coming which was 20 Dollars wanting two Shillings and have advanced ten Dollars to the Light horse men to return." Body in hand of Aaron Burr, Putnam's Aide de Camp.

1 p. ; 25 x 21 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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