Letter, 1800 November 9, New York, [New York], to Thomas Jefferson, Washington, [D.C.].

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Letter, 1800 November 9, New York, [New York], to Thomas Jefferson, Washington, [D.C.].

Having to contend with author of a pamphlet who wrote against what he contended was Jefferson's religious opinion, asks that he answer some questions presented: does he believe there was a deluge, and that mankind sprang from one pair? An answer will oblige a number of his religious friends who are at a loss to determine a line from Jefferson directed to Aaron Burr.

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

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