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THE ONLY FORMER PRESIDENT ELECTED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, JOHN QUINCY. Signature, "J.Q. Adams," as Representative, on a petition recommending George McClure[?] for a midshipman appointment in the Navy. Additionally signed by 11 others, including MA Representatives Richard Fletcher (in whose hand the text of the petition is written), John Reed, Caleb Cushing, George Grennell Jr., William Calhoun, Nathaniel B. Borden, George N. Briggs, Levi Lincoln Jr., William S. Hastings and two others. 1 page, 4to; remnants of prior mounting on verso at lower corners and upper edge, faint scattered staining, folds. Washington, 2 January 1838
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