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Adams, John, 1735-1826 to William Plumer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08290 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1810 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.6 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy

John Quincy Adams and relations between the United States and Russia:"The Emperor seems to think more highly of our Country than we do, and is more fond of Intercourse with us than we seem to be with him. The commerce between our two countries is already of great value to both..."

Plumer, William, 1759-1850
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

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