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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) An Act relative to the Compensations to Certain officers [duties]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07305 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: Philadelphia Type: Document signed Date: 1792/05/08 Pagination: 1 p. 36.5 x 21.1 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Download PDF

Printed document signed. "An act of relative to the compensations to certain officers employed in the collections of the duties of import and tonnage." Outlining "allowances" to be paid to tax collectors of various areas

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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