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Madison, James (1751-1836) To Elbridge Gerry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08031 Author/Creator: Madison, James (1751-1836) Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 06 March 1812 Pagination: 1 p. + doc. 25.2 cm x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

War preparations, patriotism, and the "...progress of some of the most useful branches of manufacture..."

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

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