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Autograph Letter Signed by Benjamin Harrison to the Commercial Committee, July 7, 1779

Autograph letter signed ("Benj. Harrison") by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia, to the Commercial Committee, dated July 7, 1779. The 1 1/2-page, 8vo letter discusses missing tobacco, noting 7 hogsheads are missing from the warehouses and that he has credited the committee for the tobacco in his possession. The letter shows signs of age, including small holes, inkburn affecting some letters, and creases. Verso is docketed in another hand.

Associated People/Businesses

Gratz, Michael

Geography

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Subjects

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Commerce

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 15, Folder 3