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Walden, Frederick H. (fl. 1785-1788) [Plan of contract]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08126 Author/Creator: Walden, Frederick H. (fl. 1785-1788) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: circa 1785-1788 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21.4 x 18.2 cm.

Summary of Content: Plan of a contract proposed to the "United States of America in Congress assembled or any of them separately" for the minting and import from Sweden of copper coins, and the import of cooper sheeting for roofing.

People: Walden, Frederick H., fl. 1785-1788

Historical Era: The New Nation, 1783-1815

Subjects: IndustryOverseas TradeCommerceCongressGlobal History and CivicsContractFinanceGovernment and CivicsCoins and CurrencyBuilding ConstructionMintUS Mint

Sub Era: Creating a New Government

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