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Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Joseph Palmer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01725 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 3, 1775 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 24 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Letter written as member of Congress to a neighbor at home. The letter discusses family news and congressional business. Adams mentions Franklin, Lynch, and Harrison forming a committee to visit New England to investigate continuation of a united army.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Palmer, Joseph, 1716-1788

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