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Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850 to Richard Graham and Joseph Philips

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02146.17 Author/Creator: Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: 1818/12/29 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Secretary of State Calhoun denies an appropriation request because he did not receive a detailed estimate of expenses. Indicates that he will attempt to have the senate increase the appropriation but advises them to keep their disbursements to the original appropriation.

Calhoun, John Caldwell, 1782-1850
Graham, Richard, 1786-1858
Philips, Joseph, fl. 1818

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