Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849 to David Harris
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.19 Author/Creator: Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1802 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 26 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses his attempt to ascertain the fee that should be paid to Luther Martin, a lawyer, by comparing the case to others. States that as far as he can ascertain, the highest fee ever given to a "gentleman of the bar" by the Treasury was to Alexander Hamilton, who was given $500 for a case concerning the constitutionality of the carriage tax. Advises Harris that Martin will get the fee the Bank usually gives and if he is not satisfied with that, please let him know what he thinks is a reasonable offer. Addressed to Harris as Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit in Baltimore, Maryland.
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