Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Patent for George Chandler's improvement in making nails]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06040 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Document signed Date: 12 December 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 35.6 cm, Width: 30.2 cm Order a Copy
Signed by Washington as President. Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State and Charles Lee as Attorney General. Chandler's written description of his improvement is signed by J. Churchman and Peter Barker as witnesses. Includes a paper seal and light blue ribbon.
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