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Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810 to Colonel Fowler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.627.02 Author/Creator: Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1783/11/12 Pagination: Order a Copy

Carrington, the treasurer of the recently formed Society of Cincinnati of Virginia, certifies that two officers have paid membership dues of one month's pay. The interest from the dues went to Cincinnati and their families who were in financial distress. Accompanied by a print of Carrington. 2 items

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

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