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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 [An act appropriating funds to purchase two lots for building the Mint].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01984 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Document signed Date: 1793/03/02 Pagination: 2 p. ; 37.9 x 24.5 cm Order a Copy

Signed as Secretary of State.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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