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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to Theodorus Bailey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04890 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1805 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Secretary of State Madison discusses the arrangement to furnish American ministers abroad with newspapers and the problems with them not being received. Bailey was the postmaster of the city of New York.

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Bailey, Theodorus, 1758-1828

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