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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Isaac Briggs re: reports on formation of government & surveying of Louisiana

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03872 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1805 Pagination: 2 p. : + 3 Docs Order a Copy

With three drafts of letters by Briggs to Jefferson.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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