ALS, 1798 January 14 : Philadelphia, to Governor [John] Jay.

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ALS, 1798 January 14 : Philadelphia, to Governor [John] Jay.

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Sends a copy of his Essays, which were "actuated by a belief in the future prevalance of those principles of universal peace & order which is predicted in the Old & New Testament." Applauds Jay's administration.

1 1/4 p. ; 33 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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