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MSA SC 1378-1-1
Collection	Francus Collection of Purviance Papers
Author	Francus Collection of Purviance Papers
Dates	1760-1769
Medium	Photocopy
Restrictions	NO RESTRICTIONS
Storage	00/10/04/28
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March 15, 1764: Letter from Samuel to Col. William Dry concerning a mercantile dispute between Dry and John Swift, Robert, securities, cargo, personal affairs, etc. (1 page) December 20, 1764: Letter (unsigned) to Mr. Richard Dateson concerning the services the writer has rendered to his brother Robin in an attempt to discharge his debts and restore his business. (1 page) October 16, 1765: Letter from Samuel to Mr. Pringle concerning the poor economy of pre-Revolutionary America. (1 page) October 14, 1767: Letter from Samuel to Messrs. Nash, Eddowes, and Petrie apologizing for withholding money that he owed to them because the Stamp Act of 1765 had harmed American trade. (1 page)

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