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Barnes, John, fl. 1793-1811 to Jonathan Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00696.02 Author/Creator: Barnes, John, fl. 1793-1811 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 14, 1811 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Barnes asks Smith to remit the proceeds from dividends on stock in the Pennsylvania Bank, in accordance with an order from Thomas Jefferson. Barnes was Jefferson's financial agent. Letter written from "GeorgeTown, Columa."

Barnes, John, fl. 1793-1811
Smith, Jonathan, fl. 1811
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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