Letter to Benjamin Harrison [manuscript], 1782 September 22.

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Letter to Benjamin Harrison [manuscript], 1782 September 22.

Jefferson writes to Harrison concerning a debt to Mr. Nathan contracted by Jefferson on public business, and inquires specifically if the state would assume the defense in case of a suit.

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