- GLC#
- GLC01974
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- 8 August 1788
- Author/Creator
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
- Title
- [Legal document granting power of attorney for John Paradise to Nathaniel Burwell]
- Place Written
- Paris, France
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
Signed by John Paradise but written in Jefferson's hand, while Jefferson served as American ambassador in Paris. Paradise signs over his financial affairs, including the payment of his creditors to Burwell. Signed as a witness by Jefferson, William Short, and Philip Mazzei. Top of document is scalloped. With red seal of John Paradise.
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