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Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798 to Col. Lewis Morris (son) re: debates over the Constitution

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01461 Author/Creator: Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798 Place Written: Poughkeepsie Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1788/03/07 Pagination: 2 p. + addr 33 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the violent debates back-and-forth in Albany and New York, and writes that he believes the majority of New Yorkers are against the new Constitution.

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