ALS, 1833 July 14 : Lagrange, to Monsieur E. Germinier, Professeur de legislation, college de France, Paris.

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ALS, 1833 July 14 : Lagrange, to Monsieur E. Germinier, Professeur de legislation, college de France, Paris.

Lafayette, an intimate of George Washington, writes to his friend Germinier, concerning the papers and correspondence of George Washington which have been put together for publication.

1 p., 22.4 x 18.5.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7001841

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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