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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Samuel Mitchill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01737 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 1, 1806 Pagination: Order a Copy

President Jefferson sends New York Senator Mitchill an enclosed letter (not included) regarding a case involving General John Armstrong. He asks if the Tripoline Treaty experiences delay in the Senate. One full length seated engraving of Jefferson included.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831
Armstrong, John, Jr. 1758-1843

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