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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) An Act making certain Appropriations therein specified.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03813 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Printed document signed Date: 8 May 1792 Pagination: 2 p. ; 27 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

Act of Congress appropriating $34,497.90 to pay off various debts. The money is to come from either the Treasury or last year's surplus. Also sets aside funds for raising a regiment, and conducting foreign affairs.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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