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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to James Leander Cathcart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.051 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Department of State Type: Letter signed Date: April 9, 1803 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

The letter discusses that peace had just been made with Algiers. Also, mentions commission as consul to Tunis.

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Cathcart, James Leander, 1767-1843

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