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Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Recognizing Dannery as French Consul at Boston]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06432 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 10 October 1793 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Countersigned by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State. Official recognition of Thomas Dannery as French Consul in Boston. Given "such functions, powers, and priviledges, as are allowed to Consuls of the French Republick by law." Large raised seal of the United States in the lower left corner of document.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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