ALS, 1780 September 12 : Nantes, to James Searle, Paris.

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ALS, 1780 September 12 : Nantes, to James Searle, Paris.

Acknowledges receipt of several bills drawn by F. Hopkinson, Dr. Franklin, Leray, and the minister at Madrid. Searle was attempting to obtain a loan for Pennsylvania.

3 p. ; 24 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6824284

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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