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Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Columbian centinel. [No. 2393 (February 28, 1807)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08791 Author/Creator: Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 1807/02/28 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 51.5 cm, Width: 35 cm Order a Copy

Prints a letter from President Jefferson to the Massachusetts legislature, thanking them for their expression of approval of his administration. Contains other political miscellany, news on foreign affairs, reports from the state and national legislatures, and various announcements and advertisements.

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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