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Gallatin, Albert (1761-1849) to Joseph Wilson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02049 Author/Creator: Gallatin, Albert (1761-1849) Place Written: Washington, D. C. Type: Letter signed Date: 28 April 1808 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 26 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Returns an application for permission to dispatch a vessel in ballast (not present). Explains rules for customs regarding tonnage on vessels. Wilson was Customs Collector for Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

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