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Madison, James (1751-1836) to Griffith Evans re: requesting expense report from Board of Commissioners

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06758 Author/Creator: Madison, James (1751-1836) Place Written: Washington Type: Letter signed Date: 1801/07/16 Pagination: 1 p.+FF 24.8 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Madison asks for a detailed expense report. Evans had been secretary of the Board. Very minor losses affecting letters on the address leaf.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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