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19 Jan. 1773

Original paper slip text:19 January 1773

Boston, MA

Original paper slip text:Boston

John Adams

Original paper slip text:JA

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William Barrell

Original paper slip text:William Barrell

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1 p.
  • NOTE: JA erroneously writes 1772 because it's January. Barrell makes clear he meant 1773.
  • Sold by Freeman Auctions, 30 Nov. 2023, for $3,780.- SEH, GKF 11/13/25
  • Added to EIA on 13 Nov. 2025.
  • True copy of Barrell's reply written beneath Adam's letter and extending into next page.
  • Adams writes of Barrell's legal action against his brother, in which Adams is acting as Barrell's attorney.

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