Letter, 17 January 1795.

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Letter, 17 January 1795.

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Letter written from York to an unnamed correspondent, in which Sewall discusses political matters, court business, and news from a recent visit to Boston. With extensive comments on the nature of winter weather in New England.

1 folded sheet (4 p.) ; 22 cm.

Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138

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Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138

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