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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to William Jarvis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03331 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1810 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

President Madison thanks Jarvis, United States Consul in Portugal, for a flock of Merino sheep. States that both he and former President Thomas Jefferson encourage the propagation of Merinos for the public good. Informs Jarvis of recent election results.

Jarvis, William, 1770-1859
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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