Rush, Richard, 1780-1859 [Certificate authorizing Robert Brent as Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C.]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03436.12 Author/Creator: Rush, Richard, 1780-1859 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document signed Date: circa 15 March 1816 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Serving as Secretary of the State Department, Rush certifies that Robert Brent is Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C. Includes a United States Secretary of State Office seal.
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