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Madison, James, 1751-1836 To Elbridge Gerry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08031 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 06 March 1812 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

War preparations, patriotism, and the "...progress of some of the most useful branches of manufacture..."

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

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