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Eliphalet Dyer letter to John Lawrence, 1786 April 7

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The letter is in regards to Dyer's efforts to help a former slave given by him to his son, whom Dyer feels has been cheated out of his army pay, with which he intended to purchase his freedom.
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Lawrence, John
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  1. Connecticut
  2. Slaver
  3. Slaves

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