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Adams, John, 1735-1826 To: John Rutherford.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04468 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 1798/07/16 Pagination: 1 p. 25.8 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Call to convene Senate to receive communication (Quasi-War)-Washington's acceptance of command in the event of war with France.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Rutherfurd, John, 1760-1840

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