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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to unknown re: gathering powder & lead for expedition against Indians

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04018 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 1780/06/21 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 29.7 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

The document has water damage with losses to the text at center left, and with two small losses in the closing.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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