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Gallatin, Albert (1761-1849) to William P. Preble re: Canadian Boundary dispute

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01217 Author/Creator: Gallatin, Albert (1761-1849) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 March 1829 Pagination: 4 p. 32 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Letter regarding Canadian border dispute.

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