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Glen, Jacob, 1735-1828 to Henry Glen

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09758 Author/Creator: Glen, Jacob, 1735-1828 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.2 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Henry Glen from his uncle and former Loyalist, Jacob Glen, dated February 7, 1801. Pertains to the presidential election of 1800. Glen writes that Jefferson is likely to be elected.

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
Glen, Jacob, 1735-1828

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