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From James Madison to Robert Williams, 19 July 1808

Dept. of State, July 19th. 1808.

Sir,

In answer to your letter of June 15th. to the President, enclosing copies of those of March 8 & 16, to the Secretary of State, I have to inform you that the President approves the opinion you express, that a dissolution of the General Assembly of the Territory, puts an end to the Council as well as the Representative branch of that Body. I am &c.

James Madison.

DNA: RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.

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    From James Madison to Robert Williams, 19 July 1808
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