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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to John F. Mercer re: postponing visit with Madison to Mercer's estate

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07854 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1801/10/31 Pagination: 1 p. : docket : address : free frank Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821

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