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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Jefferson, Thomas. Acts of the second Congress.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00878 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: Philadelphia Type: Document signed Date: 02 March 1793 Pagination: 1 p. 39 x 25 cm Order a Copy

Four printed acts of the second Congress signed by Thomas Jefferson. Acts deal with defraying the expense of an Indian treaty in Ohio, paying a loan from the Bank of US, relief of Elijiah Bostwick, and additional compensation for public officers. The four acts were printed on one leaf and approved by Washington on 2 March 1793.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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