Albert Franklin Sawyer letter to James A. Tufts | Collections | The Huntington

Albert Franklin Sawyer letter to James A. Tufts | Collections | The Huntington

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Regimental returns of the 8th Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army, with additions and emendations by Gardner Tufts, (bulk 1779-1781)
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Albert Mayer Winn letter to Charles Covilland
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