Letter, 1815 September 22, Poplar Forest, [Beford County, Virginia] to [John] Rhea, Member of Congress, n.p.

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Letter, 1815 September 22, Poplar Forest, [Beford County, Virginia] to [John] Rhea, Member of Congress, n.p.

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Recommends two friends on tour through southern country: Mr. Correa, scientist from Portugal, and Francis Gilmer, son of David Gilmer of this neighbourhood; botany their favourite study; Knoxville their first destination.

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 25 cm. x 19 cm.

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Rhea, John, 1753-1832

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