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Madison, James, 1751-1836 To: George Joy Esqr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07964 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1795/04/03 Pagination: 2 p. +address. 32.9 cm x 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Jay's treaty, French revolution, whiskey rebellion

Joy, George, fl. 1786-1795
Jay, John, 1745-1829
Madison, James, 1751-1836

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