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Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834 to Alexander J. Dallas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06576 Author/Creator: Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 October 1816 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.9 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

Seeks clarification on negotiations with Spain concerning duties and the tonnage act.

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