ALS, 1797 September 8 : Philadelphia, to Elisha Boudinot.

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ALS, 1797 September 8 : Philadelphia, to Elisha Boudinot.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17571539

This is a letter of condolence sent to Boudinot, apparently on the death of his wife. Rush mentions a fever raging in one part of Philadelphia.

2 p. ; 33 x 19 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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