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Floyd, William, 1734-1821 to John Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01408 Author/Creator: Floyd, William, 1734-1821 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 31, 1802 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 33 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Floyd expresses his pleasure at the repeal of the Judiciary Act of 1801 and believes it will make Republicans throughout the United States happy.

Floyd, William, 1734-1821
Smith, John, 1752-1816

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