Roberts, Jonathan, 1771-1854 to Tobias Sellers
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04309.02 Author/Creator: Roberts, Jonathan, 1771-1854 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 16, 1818 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and governmental appointments. Mentions that he disagrees with a movement to tax the second Bank of the United States and its branches because he believes it will effect the bank's credit. Reports that the trial of John Anderson is over and he has been discharged. Addressed to Doctor Tobias Sellers of the Assembly, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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