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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: difficulties in selling land in New Orleans

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07173.03 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1808/07/21 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

"In this country and especially under existing circumstances,

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

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