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October 2, 1780
1780 October 2 (Monday). I rode to a number of Familys in the South, viz. Capt. Morse’s: Lieut. and Ensign Warrin’s: Mr. Elisha Forbes, where I dined, and he was very generous in a number of presents. I went also … Continue reading
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