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Armstrong, John, Jr. 1758-1843 to David Buel

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01221.02 Author/Creator: Armstrong, John, Jr. 1758-1843 Place Written: Red Hook, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 28, 1830 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 21 cm, Width: 30 cm Order a Copy

Thanks Judge Buel for a packet of books he sent. Discusses a publication by Buel's brother that proves a conspiracy to defraud the revenue. Remarks that the distress of Buel's brother has impaired his judgment though and "made his story highly excentric." Letter addressed to Buel "near Albany."

Armstrong, John, Jr. 1758-1843
Buel, David, 1784-1860
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