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Adams, John, 1735-1826 To Mercy Warren

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08024 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 01 September 1813 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 23.8 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Reminiscing about the announcement of Franklin's death.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814

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