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Foster, Robert C., fl. 1803 to James Winchester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.006 Author/Creator: Foster, Robert C., fl. 1803 Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 October 1803 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Upcoming election of a senator Was written in the Senate Chamber.

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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