Letter, 1805 February 11, Washington [D.C.] to [Thomas Jefferson], n.p.

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Letter, 1805 February 11, Washington [D.C.] to [Thomas Jefferson], n.p.

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Received yesterday's note regarding power of courts of U.S. to sustain state courts by a prohibition; laments there is no law library in Washington; is returning to Delaware; if federal judge refuses prohibition, will bring question to Supreme Court.

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 25 cm. x 20 cm.

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