Peter Lyons to Unknown Person, December 10, 1785

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Description

Peter Lyons wrote from Hanover to an unknown person, address not included. He wrote about selling tobacco both in the states and in London and mentioned he was pleased with the sales of Mr. Gist, Mrs. Burton, and Captain Maconas. Mr. Burton was stationed in London, ad presumably, helped sell tobacco there. The possible recipient of the letter was Alexander Donald who was associated with the tobacco business and many of the people mentioned in the letter.

Author/Creator

Peter Lyons

Creation Date

12-10-1785

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Hanover (possibly VA)

Collection

Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)

Inventory Location

103 C

Recommended Citation

Lyons, Peter. Peter Lyons to Unknown Person, December 10, 1785. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1780s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/335

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Publishing Repository

Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University