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Broom, Jacob (1752-1810) to Eleazer McComb re: adjustments to state taxes, as commitee member

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04842.17 Author/Creator: Broom, Jacob (1752-1810) Place Written: New Castle, [Del.] Type: Letter signed Date: 03/12/1780 Pagination: 2 p. + addr 33.7 x 21.2 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 6 x 6 cm Order a Copy

Signed as member of a committee to adjust taxes, with Geo. Craghead, Jn James, Wm McMechan and John Thompson. 1 black and white engraving of right profile of Jacob Broom included.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

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