Letters, 1781 August 16-1815 October 5, v.p., to various persons.

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Letters, 1781 August 16-1815 October 5, v.p., to various persons.

Draft of a letter to Franklin explaining the delay in the delivery of a package. Copy of a letter from Patrick Henry detailing Mazzei's mission to Europe. Letter from "Citizen of Virginia" responding to criticism. Draft of a letter from T. Jefferson, and from Mazzei.

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Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799

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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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Mazzei, Filippo, 1730-1816

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Citizen of Virginia

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