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Adams, John (1735-1826) Message of the President of the United States, to both houses

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00265.03 Author/Creator: Adams, John (1735-1826) Place Written: United States Type: Pamphlet Date: 04 May 1798 Pagination: 72 p. 22 x 14 cm Order a Copy

Dated May 4, 1798. Stab-stitched as issued. Regarding negotiations with France to end the Quasi-War, and report from Ambassadors

Adams, John, 1735-1826

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