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United States. Congress. [Resolution]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08104 Author/Creator: United States. Congress. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 21 February 1788 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.1 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy

Resolves regarding admission to the public audience at Congress scheduled for "Tuesday next" (February 26). In the hand of Congressional clerk Roger Alden. The event was the formal introduction of the new minister from France, the Comte de Moustier.

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