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Clarkson, Nathaniel, fl. 1792 to Tobias Lear re: invitation for President George Washington from Mayor of Philadelphia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.026 Author/Creator: Clarkson, Nathaniel, fl. 1792 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1792/07/02 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 23.6 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

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