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Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 to Samuel R. Gerry re: sending order of Senate on salaries of office holders

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05698.02 Author/Creator: Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1792/10/10 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 34.5 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Transmitting an order of the Senate (not included) to "all Officers to furnish an account of the emoluments of their respective Offices."

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