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Madison, James (1751-1836) [Appointment of William Eustis as Secretary of War]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02767 Author/Creator: Madison, James (1751-1836) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 7 March 1809 Pagination: 1 p. ; 30.2 x 36 cm. Order a Copy

Signed by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. Accompanied by attached seal. William Eustis served from 7 March 1809 to 13 January 1813.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Smith, Robert, 1757-1842

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