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Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811 to William Irvine re: finance, opposition to Constitution, Kentucky statehood

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04842.06 Author/Creator: Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1788/03/19 Pagination: 3 p. : free frank ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

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