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Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796 to John Nicholas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.38 Author/Creator: Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 November 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 20 cm, Width: 32 cm Order a Copy

Discusses some matters involving vouchers in his possession chargeable to the United States. Addressed to Nicholas as Comptroller General.

Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796
Nicholas, John, 1761-1819

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