Letter: Washington, to William Jones, Philadelphia, Pa., 1803 Feb 28.

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Letter: Washington, to William Jones, Philadelphia, Pa., 1803 Feb 28.

1803

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ALS, written by James Madison, secretary of state, to William Jones, regarding preparation for negotiations preceding the Louisiana Purchase. Madison briefly dicusses authorization of James Monroe's expenses while in Paris and requests Jones's assistance in obtaining the resignation of Peter Dobell from his appointment to the Consulship at Le Havre, France.

1 item (3 p.); 26 cm.

eng, Latn

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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