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Wilson, James, 1742-1798 to Arthur St. Clair re: being considered for President of Pennsylvania

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04842.40 Author/Creator: Wilson, James, 1742-1798 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1789/07/13 Pagination: 1 p. : address : + engraving Height: 30.9 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Wilson, James, 1742-1798

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