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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to Mrs. Trist re: draft of letter opposing Constitution, political news

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06560 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1788/01/27 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Order a Copy

Also mentions the election of Cyrus Griffen as president of Congress and Thomas Jefferson's opinion of the Marchioness. (Losses on page 1 affecting text.)

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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