Letter, 1787 August 29, Paris, [France], to "the Editor of the Journal de Paris," n.p.

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Letter, 1787 August 29, Paris, [France], to "the Editor of the Journal de Paris," n.p.

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Jefferson is upset about a mistaken account of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence that appeared in a book reviewed in the Journal de Paris; offers a detailed version of the events and votes leading up to the signing of the document; signs the unsent letter "An American."

4 p. on 1 leaf ; 23 cm. x 38 cm.

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