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Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809 to Stephen Twining re: modifications to treaty, Sedition law, etc.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05754.10 Author/Creator: Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1801/01/24 Pagination: 3 p. + docket. 24.5 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Complains that he is too busy writing to other people to write at length.

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