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Adams, John, 1735-1826 to John Jay re: powers and liabilities of consuls

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02951 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1785/12/03 Pagination: 3 p. + docket 26 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Written as American Minister to Great Britain, to Secretary of Foreign Affairs Jay. Adams recommends Winslow Warren to be consul in Lisbon and discusses qualifications for consuls. Docketed by Jay. Written at Grosvenor Square.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Jay, John, 1745-1829

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