Irving, Washington, American writer (1783-1859). Autograph notes (fragment).

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The lower end of a page containing fragmentary notes, probably for his satirical "History of New York" (1809): "as successful in negotiation as open force like Publicola - see Red book. under Politician: Transpose the dissertation on treaties to the first part of his reign. Alter his speech & make it positive & hard upon the people. Give the old one if possible to Van Twiller. Give hints about the Law of the Locrians [...]".