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Adams, John, 1735-1826 To: King George III.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07946 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1785/02/24 Pagination: 3 items. 2 p. : (each) Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Establishing diplomatic ties with England. Letter of credentials. A true copy in Adams' hand, with clerical copies of Adams' appointment and William Smith's appointment.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
George III, King of the United Kingdom, 1738-1820

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