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Washington, George (1732-1799) [Endorsed receipt for 100 lbs of gunpowder for the Potomac Company].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01831 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: s.l. Type: Endorsement signed Date: 5 August 1788 Pagination: 2 p. ; 11.2 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy

Cosigned by John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin. Receipt for payment made out from Richardson Stuart to Henry Bedinger and Jacob Bedinger. The Potomac Company was Washington's first business venture after the American Revolution.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Potowmack Compy. To Henry Bedinger, Dr.
1788 100 Wt Powder at Sundry time 3/ --15-0-0
Pensy Currency
The above Powder has been Received for the Poto. Company
(for which a Voucher has been deliverd by Me)
13th September 1788 full payment Richardson Stuart
For Henry Bedinger

Jacob Bedinger
[verso]
No 14
Henry Bedingers <?> for 100lb Powder £15 Pensa. Currcy - Paid Septr. 22d. 1788
Passd Augt. 5th. 88
Go: Washington
John Fitzgerald
George Gilpin

Washington, George, 1732-1799
The New Nation, 1783-1815
President
Ammunition
Canals
Finance
Infrastructure
Creating a New Government

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