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Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Mr. Rutherford

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00188 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 3, 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Written as Vice-President. Adams discusses Bordley's notes on the report of the Board of Agriculture; his escape from politics during the summer; hopes to hear more on Rutherford's thoughts on agriculture. Numbered "155." at top of page 1. Written at Sober Hill.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893

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