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Tyler, John (1790-1862) To: Robert Tyler.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08069 Author/Creator: Tyler, John (1790-1862) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 07 January 1855 Pagination: 4 p. 25 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Re: Recalling earliea era of "Political Romance," Jefferson's ideals, and role in nullification crisis: "History will not do me justice."

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