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Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) to Nathaniel Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03701 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Letter signed Date: 18 February 1825 Pagination: 1 p. 25 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Forwards commission appointing Williams Attorney of the United States for the District of Maryland (commission not included with letter). Signed as Secretary of State.

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Williams, Nathaniel, 1782-1864

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