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8 November 1799
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to unknown
Angry letter to an official regarding William Shepherd, who "acted a very disingenuous part" on a previous survey of Washington's land.
GLC04013
7 October 1796
to Commissioners of the City of Washington
Notifies the commissioners that Washington sent the wrong enclosure in a recent letter to them, requests its return, and indicates that the correct one has been sent. The commission was superintending the construction of the city of Washington and...
GLC04103
16 August 1793
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to John Hancock
Knox, Secretary of War, discusses President George Washington's orders regarding captured naval prizes. Requests that Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts, restore any naval prizes brought into the harbors and ports of Massachusetts to the master or...
GLC04109
3 March 1791
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
[Act of Congress for management of district jails]
Printed document signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Signed in type by Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg as Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Adams as Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate, and approved by...
GLC04259
July 9, 1789
to George Walton re: circular to Governors transmitting Act for levying duties
Circular letter, lacking the act of Congress. Trimmed on right edge, with some loss of text. One bust engraving of Washington included.
GLC04388
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