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Jarvis, William, fl. 1806-1807 to Thomas Jefferson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03873.02 Author/Creator: Jarvis, William, fl. 1806-1807 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter Date: July 22, 1806 Pagination: 2 items Height: 23.8 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Jefferson's letter to Jarvis consists of one page with docket. Jarvis' draft response, dated 22 July 1806, occupies pages 3-4. Water damage has caused severe staining along the right margin, which obscures some text. wines for Monticello & relations with European powers

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Jarvis, William, 1770-1859

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