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Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 [Resolution of Congress]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01412.18 Author/Creator: Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph document signed Date: 18 April 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 10 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Extract of Congress, signed by Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Gives Major General Arthur St. Clair two weeks leave of absence to visit his family.

Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

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