ALS : Paris, to Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Nov. 5. [photocopy].

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ALS : Paris, to Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Nov. 5. [photocopy].

Sends extract of a letter Jefferson requested (not included); thanks Jefferson for Adams' work and gives his opinion of it; discusses his "beau ideal" of governments; sends his own brochure on hospitals (not included).

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Hagley Museum & Library

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