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Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 to Comte de Moustier re: thanking for letter of introduction, praise for service

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03275 Author/Creator: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 23, 1789 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

Written by Morris as American Minister to France. Morris also talks about the elections for the Estates General and the optimism which pervaded France at this time.

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