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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to port collectors

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03492 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: 8 July 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Circular letter informing port collectors that lists of Americans being detained on British ships are being sent to them. Signed as Secretary of State.

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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