Peleg Wadsworth autograph letter signed, 1795.

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Peleg Wadsworth autograph letter signed, 1795.

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Autograph letter signed from Peleg Wadsworth, in Philadelphia, to Samuel Bartlett, Esq., in Wells, Me. Topics include Jay's Treaty; Gen. Anthony Wayne's Indian victory; the need to assist Mrs. Samuel Bartlett to settle her affairs; and other matters.

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Maine Historical Society Library

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