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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) to John Adams re: inviting the outgoing President to dinner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01632 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: [Washington] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1801/01/17 Pagination: 1 p. 22 x 13 cm Order a Copy

Complete text: "Th: Jefferson presents his respects to the President of the US and will have the honor of waiting on him to dinner on Thursday next. / Jan.17.1801"

Th: Jefferson presents his respects to the President of the US and will have the honor of waiting on him to dinner on Thursday next
Jan. 17. 1801

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Adams, John, 1735-1826

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