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Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas (1723-1790) Legal bond of naval officer Richard Lee, Daniel Dulany & Benedict Calvert

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04842.26 Author/Creator: Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas (1723-1790) Place Written: Maryland Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1773/07/02 Pagination: 1 p. + docket + engraving 30.9 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Signing as Justice of the Peace. Lee was to assume the position of Maryland's Naval Officer of the port and district of the North Potowmack [isc].

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

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