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Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821 to Jonathan Drayton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07861 Author/Creator: Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1801/01/05 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 34.1 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Regarding the election of 1800 and seeking to settle a sum of money owed. "...I am extremely apprehensive of the consequences of the equality of Votes for a President - I do most sincerely hope the Federalists will act upon principle and observe a dignified and disinterested conduct on this important occasion."

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