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Obtains a temporary footman, and then Mr T returns to his villa.

From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick

WM Obtains information as to movements of French provision boats, 172.

From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various

Passy, September 12th, 1781,469 Obtains the sum necessary to meet the payments in Holland.—Cannot meet the new drafts.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI by Sparks, Jared

Paris, October 3d, 1776,291 Obtains an opportunity of sounding the sentiments of the Prussian Cabinet.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Sparks, Jared

F Obtains patent for exclusive trade in Canada, 2; sails for the St. Lawrence, 3.

From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various