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Letter, from John Mercer, November 2, 1758
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Further information related to the Dunbar case.…
Receipt, from Joseph Pond, October 17, 1758
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Receipt in Martha Custis's hand; probably for brickwork.…
Letter, from John Mercer, October 21, 1758
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A letter from Martha Custis's attorney detailing the latest ruling in the Dunbar case.…
Letter, from Capel and Osgood Hanbury, September 12, 1758
Letter discussing several legal and financial issues, including the Dunbar case and salvage issues related to the valuation of the cargo of the Anna, which had recently been retaken by three English privateers after having been captured by the…
Receipt, to Thomas Horner, September 6, 1758
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Receipt written by Martha Custis detailing payment for several consumer items.…
Receipt, from Adam Coxen, August 28, 1758
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Receipt for shipment of 20 hogsheads of tobacco from the York River to London.…
Receipt, from Andrew Marr, August 26, 1758
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Receipt for a pipe of wine…
Receipt, from John Richmond, August 19, 1758
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A receipt for payment for a wide variety of clothing items purchased by Custis estate.…
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