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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to William Jarvis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03330 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1805 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Secretary of State Madison discusses wine, crops, Dolley's health, and problems with Europe. Jarvis was American consul at Lisbon.

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Jarvis, William, 1770-1859

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