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Adams, John, 1735-1826 To Governor William Plumer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00639.02 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 10, 1813 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

In the letter, Adams discusses New York State, party, and sectionalism.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Plumer, William, 1759-1850

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