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Taylor, George, fl. 1792-1798 [Certificate of commission]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05520 Author/Creator: Taylor, George, fl. 1792-1798 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 29 June 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23.6 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Taylor, the Chief Clerk at the State Department, certifies that Caleb Swan's commission for the post of Paymaster was dated on 9 May 1792.

Taylor, George, fl. 1792-1812
Swan, Caleb, 1758-1809

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