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Adams, John, 1735-1826 To: Benjamin Rush.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08062 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 January 1811 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

On the corrupting influence of money in politics, "This mire of banks, stocks and speculation."

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

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