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Barlow, Joel (1754-1812) Wrappings

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07459.01.13 Author/Creator: Barlow, Joel (1754-1812) Place Written: Paris, France Type: Envelope Date: 16 March 1812 Pagination: 1 p. ; 29 x 23 cm Order a Copy

Addressed to Honorable James Monroe Secretary of State From America Legation at Paris, 16 March 1812 Joel Barlow

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