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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) An Act Supplemental to the Act "establishing the Treasury Department," and for a farther Compensation to certain Officers.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00383 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Printed document signed Date: 3 March 1791 Pagination: 1p. ; 39 x 24 cm. Order a Copy

Copy of an act of Congress supplementing the act that established the treasury department. Fixes salaries and protocol for treasury department officers. Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Muhlenberg, Frederick Augustus Conrad, 1750-1801

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