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Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813 to W. Williams re: Jefferson-Burr election crisis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05301 Author/Creator: Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1801/02/11 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Written as Speaker of the House during the Jefferson-Burr election crisis. "15 ballots have been taken & no election."

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