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Daniel J. Adams letter, 1782 july 22 (inclusive)

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Letter from Daniel Adams to Walter Stone, Financier's office, Philadelphia, concerning the collection of rent from a tenant, personal details about the health of Adams' family members, as well as Adams' interest in procuring wholesale produce from the West Indies.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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New Castle County, Delaware, citizens petition, 1748 april 5 (inclusive)

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Petition by multiple citizens of New Castle County, Delaware, noting the activities of French and Spanish privateers in Delaware Bay and requesting the remove of vital records to a house at Christiana Bridge for safekeeping.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Alexander Rutherford receipt, 1778 october 21 (inclusive)

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A handwritten receipt acknowledging delivery of seven regimental coats from Thomas Rodney, Clothier General for Delaware State, for seven soldiers of the Delaware regiment working in the Continental shoe factory in Newark, Delaware.

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Charles Mifflin letter to Thomas Howard, 1780 november 23 (inclusive)

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A letter of friendship, presumed to be from Charles Mifflin (signed "Nimrod"), on behalf of the Wilmington Fishing Club, lamenting the group's lack of replies to Thomas Howard's previous letters and their continued regard for him.

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John Ross legal opinion, 1739 october (inclusive)

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Document giving the legal opinion of John Ross on how money should be distributed from fines levied against forgers in New Castle, Delaware.

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