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Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813 to David Rittenhouse re: president approves of Mr. David as melter and refiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02470.34 Author/Creator: Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813 Place Written: Washington D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1794 ca. Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Undated, but date inferred from his position as Secretary of State (Jan. 1784-Aug. 1795). Written at the Department of State.

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