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Madison, James, 1751-1836 Circular to the consuls and commercial agents of the United States

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.073 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 1805/07/12 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 26.7 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Printed circular discontinues the issuing of certificates for foreign ships bought by American citizens. Refers to GLC 2794.047.

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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