Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Philip Mazzei re: introduction of Dr. Barton, promising news of War of 1812
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06750 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Charlottesville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1815/03/06 Pagination: 1 p. + addr leaf 25.4 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Introducing Dr. Barton, then on a European tour, who "will be able to communicate to you the events of the late war." Mazzei was at that time residing at Pisa. Written just three weeks after the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent. Written in Monticello
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