Letter : Georgetown, D.C., to Garret D. Wall, Trenton, N.J., 1822 Jan. 13.

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Letter : Georgetown, D.C., to Garret D. Wall, Trenton, N.J., 1822 Jan. 13.

Holograph signed. Describes his lack of political influence in Washington. Comments on the personalities of President James Monroe, and John C. Calhoun. Describes the general atmosphere of the U.S. Congress.

1 item (4 p.) ; 31 cm.

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