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Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834) Appointing Madison as his attorney for lands granted to him in Louisiana

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07173.02 Author/Creator: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1806/12/23 Pagination: 2 p. + blank 25.1 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Appoints James Madison to act as, "My true lawful, and special attorney" with respect to business and legal issues. Written on blue paper with seal and blind stamp.

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