Letter, 1801 October 12, St. Clairsville, [Ohio] to Th[omas] Jefferson, n.p.

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Letter, 1801 October 12, St. Clairsville, [Ohio] to Th[omas] Jefferson, n.p.

Governor, Arthur St. Clair, recently divided Jefferson county and placed seat of government at place displeasing to people; now wishes to place seat of government of new county on the river, while people wish it at St. Clairsville; asks for help and wishes governor removed.

2 p. on 1 leaf ; 26 cm. x 21 cm.

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