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Adams, John, 1735-1826 To: Mathew Carey.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02900 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1813/07/03 Pagination: 2 p. : + slip Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Clark had published a history of the United States. Adams also provides suggestions for the next edition. Accompanied by a slip of paper in Adams's hand reading "Philadelphia," (probably removed from the address leaf).

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839

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