Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 [Legal document granting power of attorney for John Paradise to Nathaniel Burwell]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01974 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 8 August 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
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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