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Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811 to Benjamin Rush re: politics under the Constitution

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03408 Author/Creator: Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 May 1790 Pagination: 3 p. : free frank ; Height: 33 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

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Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811

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