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Adams, John, 1735-1826 To: Isaiah L. Green.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03511 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 09 December 1808 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Written after retirement to Congressman Isaiah L. Green concerning repeal of Embargo Act and arming of ships.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Green, Isaiah Lewis, 1761-1841

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