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R[achel] Revere autograph note signed to Paul Revere, [late April 1775]

R[achel] Revere autograph note signed to Paul Revere, [late April 1775; Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay]. Handed to Benjamin Church to be delivered to its recipient, but instead turned over to Thomas Gage by Dr. Church.

From the Thomas Gage Papers, American Series.

Page 1 and Signatory Page from Letter 5 of Selected Letters Turned Over to Thomas Gage by Dr. Benjamin Church: R[achel] Revere autograph note signed to Paul Revere, [late April 1775; Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay]. Manuscript Letter.

my dear by Doctr church I send a hundred & twenty five pound / and beg you will take the best care of your self and not / attempt coming in to this town again and if I have / an opportunity of coming or sending out any thing or / any of the Children I shall do it pray send keep up / your spirits and trust your self and us in the hands / of a good God who will take care of us tis all my / dependance for vain is the help of man adieu my

Love from your / affectionate RRevere

mr Paul Revere

Page 2 and Address Panel from Letter 5 of Selected Letters Turned Over to Thomas Gage by Dr. Benjamin Church: R[achel] Revere autograph note signed to Paul Revere, [late April 1775; Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay]. Manuscript Letter.