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Jay, William, 1769-1853 The Cabinet of Freedom August 15, 1836

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: JB00263 Author/Creator: Jay, William, 1769-1853 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Pamphlet Date: 1836 Pagination: 298 p. ; 19.3 x 12.2 cm. Order a Copy

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