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Letter, John Adams to William Plumer, 1819 June 16

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 2021-SC-004-001

Scope and Contents

John Adams writes William Plumer, New Hampshire Senator and Governor, discussing the Fries Rebellion of 1799 in Pennsylvania. He pardoned armed tax resisters, including John Fries, convicted of treason. Letter, signed. 1 page.

Dates

  • 1819 June 16

Creator

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Extent

1 pages ; 20 x 24 cm

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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