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Taylor, John, fl. 1744-1811 to John Langdon re: wheat; Jay's treaty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06540 Author/Creator: Taylor, John, fl. 1744-1811 Place Written: Caroline, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1795/08/13 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 20 cm, Width: 15.9 cm Order a Copy

"If the monarchists or aristocrats oust the republicans... the whole power of the government revolves upon 20 senators and a president." Docketed on address leaf.

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