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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to George Graham re: commercial treaty with Britain; instructions on Florida

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04816 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Montpelier Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1814/08/30 Pagination: Order a Copy

Madison gives instructions for forwarding the report on unsettled question of ownership of Florida; and mentions the disposition of pending appointments and commissions. Two black and white bust engravings of Madison included.

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Graham, George, 1770-1830

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