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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to John Adams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01632 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 17, 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Complete text: "Th: Jefferson presents his respects to the President of the US and will have the honor of waiting on him to dinner on Thursday next. / Jan.17.1801"

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Adams, John, 1735-1826

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