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Jay, John, 1745-1829 to Peter A. Jay re: Napoleon & the French Revolution

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07579 Author/Creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1797/11/25 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

"There must be in the Republic an unprecedented & unparalleled want of virtue."

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