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Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Benjamin Rush

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00639.01 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 4, 1809 Pagination: 2 p. ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses Madison taking office, politics, national divisions.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
Madison, James, 1751-1836

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