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Item # 667516
February 12, 1807
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1807  The front page has a letter from the Ohio militia to the President, offering their services in light of the: "...hostile appearances of foreign troops on our lines & boundaries as a prelude to war...", specifically referring to Spain.
It is followed by a letter of acknowledgment from the President signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, various foxing, good condition.