ALS, 1808 January 25 : Washington, to W[illiam] Plumer.

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ALS, 1808 January 25 : Washington, to W[illiam] Plumer.

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Account of activities in the House of Representatives, including a Court of Inquiry investigating General Wilkinson's conduct; the problems of commerce and of remaining neutral between France and England after the "affair of the Chesapeake"; U.S. unpreparedness for war. Describes a recent Republican Convention where James Madison was voted their candidate for president.

3 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6855105

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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