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Madison, James, Sr. (1723-1801) Manuscript memorandum, re: land matters

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.024 Author/Creator: Madison, James, Sr. (1723-1801) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Manuscript Date: 1765? Pagination: 1 p. 8 x 22 cm Order a Copy

Unsigned. Four notes written on a quarter-sheet of paper. Manuscript memorandum, probably by James Madison, Sr., undated but probably ca. 1765, concerning: 1) Madison getting a deed from Jason Edmondson, 2) land for Reubon Roach, and 3) Mrs. Todd on land lease.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Madison, James, Sr., 1723-1801

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