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Clayton, Thomas, 1778-1854 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05536 Author/Creator: Clayton, Thomas, 1778-1854 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1825 Pagination: 1 p. ; 10.3 x 16.8 cm. Order a Copy

Delaware's Senator Clayton communicates the House of Representatives election of John Quincy Adams to the presidency.

Clayton, Thomas, 1778-1854

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