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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to John Lee re: foreign affairs

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07578 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1794/11/15 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 17.5 cm Order a Copy

"It appears... that G.B. is beginning to relax in her injurious policy towards this country and that some favorable issue may be expected to the mission of Mr. Jay."

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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