Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Elias Boudinot
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02449 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. addr 24 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Adams introduces Joshua Grigby, Jr. to President of Congress Boudinot. Adams describes Grigby as the wealthy son of a Suffolk gentleman, who "wishes to settle and be happy in America." Adams notes that Grigby will be able to tell Boudinot about English politics.
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