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Howard, John Eager (1752-1827) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07128 Author/Creator: Howard, John Eager (1752-1827) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1798 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25.6 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy

Maryland congressman Howard discusses the impending conflict between America and France and public reaction to the XYZ Affair. Free frank signed by Howard.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Howard, John Eager, 1752-1827

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