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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Thomas Mifflin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07116 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 11 September 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Presidential circular letter in which Washington transmits to Mifflin "the duplicates of the two Acts - one to establish the Treasury Department - and one for registering and clearing Vessels, regulating the coasting trade, and for other purposes."

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800

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