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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to John E. Howard

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06430 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 24 August 1789 Pagination: 1 p.: docket ; 31.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Transmits to the governor of Maryland "an Act providing for the Expenses which may attend Negotiations or Treaties with the Indian Tribes, and the appointment of Commissioners for managing the same." With presentation note on verso indicating that this document was given as a gift to Count Donadio of Spain by Brantz Mayer on 10 November 1876.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Howard, John Eager, 1752-1827

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