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Dallas, Alexander James (1759-1817) The Collector of the Customs Marblehead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08568 Author/Creator: Dallas, Alexander James (1759-1817) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 26 June 1815 Pagination: 2 p. ; 19.5 x 32 cm. Order a Copy

Printed circular letter from the Treasury Department, signed by Alexander Dallas. Lists the acts and notices involving the payment of interest on Treasury Notes.

Alexander J. Dallas was Secretary of the Treasury from 1814-1816.

Dallas, Alexander James, 1759-1817

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