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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Judge Peters re: authorizing pay-master to pay James McHenry $6,990 & 60/90

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06723 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Headquarters Type: Document signed Date: 1781/06/16 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Printed document countersigned by Jonathan Trumbull Jr. Paying McHenry for his work as Washington's secretary. With ANS of McHenry at bottom.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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