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1780 Signed Letter By Founding Father Oliver Wolcott (1726-1797)

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1780 Signed Letter By Founding Father Oliver Wolcott (1726-1797)

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Legal manuscript letter bearing the signature of Olvier Wolcott (1726-1797), signer of the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and who later served as Governor of Connecticut. Letter is overall fragmentary with one panel missing but otherwise complete. Some toning, tears and losses to paper. CONDITION: Due to being in storage for a number of years, please note that these books may contain silverfish and minor silverfish damage. This primarily effects the binding and edges of paper by causing losses or weaknesses. The text, core, and readability of these books are not affected and otherwise remain in good condition. AJ.

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1780 Signed Letter By Founding Father Oliver Wolcott (1726-1797)

Name: 1780 Signed Letter By Founding Father Oliver Wolcott (1726-1797)
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