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Nathaniel Sparkhawk, a Boston merchant, wrote to his father-in-law William Pepperrell while the latter was in London.
Sparhawk, writing from Pepperrell's hometown of Kittery, wishes Pepperrell well in his dealings with the King, then fills him in on news, including his impending split with his business partner, and various political intrigues that involve the men.
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About This Item
- Title: Letter to William Pepperrell in London, 1749
- Creator: Nathaniel Sparhawk
- Creation Date: 1749-09-24
- Subject Date: 1749
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Locations:
- Kittery, York County, ME
- London, England
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 420, Box 9/9
- Collection: John S. H. Fogg autograph collection
- Object Type: Text
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- Letters
- Pepperrell, William, Sir, 1696-1759--Correspondence
- Sparhawk, Nathaniel, 1715-1777--Correspondence
- United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600--1775
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