Autograph letters signed (2) : Yeocomico South Potomack, to "Dear Cornet" [his brother], 1735 July 10 - Nov. 13.

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Autograph letters signed (2) : Yeocomico South Potomack, to "Dear Cornet" [his brother], 1735 July 10 - Nov. 13.

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Giving a vivid and detailed picture of life in Virginia during his first visit there, asking his brother to send over articles from England, discussing the management of estates and the American way of life.

1 item (6 p.) ; (fol.)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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