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Madison, James (1751-1836) to Richard Cutts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05348 Author/Creator: Madison, James (1751-1836) Place Written: Montpelier, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1811 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Urges the Massachusetts congressman to visit Washington, D.C., discusses foreign policy and affairs regarding Britain and France. The War of 1812 began the following year.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Cutts, Richard, 1771-1845

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