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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to John Stockdale re: purchase of maps and books for inclusion into his atlas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03117 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1785/09/26 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 11 cm, Width: 17.5 cm Order a Copy

David Franks, the bearer of this letter, was the highest-ranking Jewish officer in the Revolutionary War.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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