Autograph letter signed (polygraph copy) : Poplar Forest [Va.], to Dr. Benjamin Rush, 1811 Dec. 5.

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Autograph letter signed (polygraph copy) : Poplar Forest [Va.], to Dr. Benjamin Rush, 1811 Dec. 5.

Discussing his affection for John Adams and asking Rush to help mend the breach in their friendship.

1 item (3 p.) ; (8vo)

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