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Madison, James, 1751-1836 Circular to the Consuls &c. of the United States from Dept. of State

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.050 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 1803/04 Pagination: 3 p. 37.2 x 23.5 cm Order a Copy

Transmitting an act of Congress for the protection of seamen and concerning compliance with the act.

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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