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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) [Four acts passed by the United States Congress on 5 November 1792]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07704 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Printed document signed Date: 2 March 1793 Pagination: 2 p. ; 38 x 24.2 cm. Order a Copy

Four acts on one sheet, signed by Secretary of State Jefferson. Includes: "An Act making an appropriation to defray the expense of a treaty with the Indians north west of the Ohio," "An Act providing for the payment of the First Installment due on a Loan made of the Bank of the United States," "An Act for the relief of Elijah Bostwick," and "An Act making addition to the Compensation of certain Public Officers."

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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