Briggs, George N. (George Nixon) (1796-1861) to Br. Taft
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03481.09 Author/Creator: Briggs, George N. (George Nixon) (1796-1861) Place Written: Pittsfield, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 August 1852 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.7 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Written as Governor. Writes "I recd a letter from Judge Bishop yesterday saying that Dr. Leavitt wished me to send my bill against him to you. I charged him $50..." Writes (and signs) again 17 December 1852 noting that Taft received his payment for Leavitt's bill. Docket states "Briggs v. Leavitt."
Briggs served as United States Representative from Massachusetts 1831-1842 and Governor of Massachusetts 1844-1851.
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