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Randolph, John, 1773-1833 to Joseph Scott

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.37 Author/Creator: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1807 Pagination: 1 p. : address : free frank Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Written by Randolph as a U.S. Congressman from Virginia to Major Scott. In his carelessness, says he forgot to ask Scott to procure supplies for Roanoke. Said if he had gone to Petersburg he would have bought them there because they are cheaper, but he was unable to go. Says that yesterday they were on the point of a legislative victory for arming the militia. Fears it will be "snatched from our hands by an adjournment." Wax seal partially extent.

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