Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 [Patent for Benjamin Smith's improvement in the door lock]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00059 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: April 13, 1836 Pagination: 4 p. ; 39.8 x 30.7 cm. Order a Copy
Signed by Andrew Jackson as President. Countersigned by John Forsyth as Secretary of State and Benjamin Franklin Butler as Attorney General. Smith's description of his improvement is signed by William Wolcott Ellsworth and Charles Russ as witnesses. Notation states "Engrav'd by J.V.N. Throop, Washington, D.C." Sealed and bound with green ribbon and accompanied by a paper seal.
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