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Armstrong, John (1758-1843) to David Buel

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01221.02 Author/Creator: Armstrong, John (1758-1843) Place Written: Red Hook, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 December 1830 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 21 x 30 cm. Order a Copy

Thanks Judge Buel for a packet of books he sent. Discusses a publication by Buel's brother that proves a conspiracy to defraud the revenue. Remarks that the distress of Buel's brother has impaired his judgment though and "made his story highly excentric." Addressed to Buel "near Albany."

Armstrong was U.S. minister to France and Secretary of War in the cabinet of President Madison.

Armstrong, John, Jr., 1758-1843
Buel, David, 1784-1860

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