Letter, 1792 October 7, Annapolis, [Maryland], to [Thomas Jefferson], n.p.

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Letter, 1792 October 7, Annapolis, [Maryland], to [Thomas Jefferson], n.p.

Col. Elijah Robesson of Ann Arundel County goes to Philadelphia to recover a slave there; self writes Governor Mifflin and Jefferson to help him; Robeson has been active in the late election here and can relate a story of infamy.

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 21 x 17 cm.

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