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1790/04/23

Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jonathan Trumbull

Complains that the House is wasting constituents' money by spending too long debating measures. Says that he foresaw the trouble created by the debate over the federal assumption of state debts. Despite quarrels, still thinks "the permanence of the Federal Government depends almost entirely on the Assumption."

GLC06658

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