Letter, 1812 June 20, Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Thomas Jefferson, n.p.

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Letter, 1812 June 20, Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Thomas Jefferson, n.p.

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Received draft for claim; also has claim against Mr. Clarkson, American consul at St. Kitts for $8,000; thinks government should pay debts of its officials; wrote to Madison who did not help; sends prospectus of work he wishes to publish and dedicate to Jefferson.

2 p. on 1 leaf ; 32 cm. x 20 cm.

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