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Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Benjamin Rush re: Jefferson and Madison's Presidential terms, War of 1812

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07492 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1812/09/18 Pagination: 3 p. + FF 24.8 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy

"Those who brought us into this confusion are the best qualified to bring us out of it" (War of 1812).

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

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