Letter, 1711 August 4, Williamsburg, Virginia to [?].

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Letter, 1711 August 4, Williamsburg, Virginia to [?].

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Concerns shipment of pork [to England?] and includes information on method of packing and reasons for the various expenses of shipping. Gives instructions for payment.

4 p. ; 35 cm.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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