Letter, 1804 September 10, Lexington, [Kentucky] to Thomas Jefferson, Washington [D.C.].

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Letter, 1804 September 10, Lexington, [Kentucky] to Thomas Jefferson, Washington [D.C.].

Is collecting material for a history of the Indian wars in the western country of North America from middle of last century to Treaty of Greenville; gives reasons for value of work; asks Jefferson's help in pointing out valuable documents.

3 p. on 1 leaf ; 32 cm. x 39 cm.

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