Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia) letter to W. Jones [Dr. Walter Jones] (n. p.), 1811 February 12
- Containers:
- Box 2, Folder 4
- Creator:
- Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
- Extent:
- 1 Leaf
- Physical description:
- 4 pages; 26 cm
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Rush congratulates Jones on his decision to leave Congress, and records his own regrets regarding public service, with particular regard to the funding system and the banks. He now believes American citizens "unfit for and undeserving of liberty."
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956
- Alternative form available:
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3-page transcript available
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