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Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09866 Author/Creator: Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843 Place Written: Wiscasset, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 August 1800 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Mentions he was gratified that Miss [Lucy] Knox (Henry Knox's daughter) had a nice visit with them. Discusses the upcoming presidential election. Says he hopes the "Essex Jesuits" are unable to raise General [Charles Cotesworth?] [Pinckney] to the presidency. Comments the [Jesuits] party is not popular or influential. Expresses his desire for John Adams to be reelected and says Thomas Jefferson is the most dreaded candidate. Also discusses foreign politics and the issues with France and Britain.

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746-1825
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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