ALS, 1780 March 20 : 6 OClock AM, Albany, to the Reverend Dirck Romeyn, Minister of the Gospels at Hackensack.

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ALS, 1780 March 20 : 6 OClock AM, Albany, to the Reverend Dirck Romeyn, Minister of the Gospels at Hackensack.

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A letter to his hometown minister in which he discusses recruiting regiments by offering 500 acres bounty, as well as personal topics.

2 1/3 p. ; 33 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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