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Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849 Letter from the Secretary of Treasury...

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08445.06 Author/Creator: Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1809 Pagination: 4 + fold-out table 23 x 14 cm Order a Copy

Submitted by Albert Gallatin as Sec. of Treasury. With fold-out "Statement" of salaries for the Department

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