Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821 to Samuel Bayard
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03627 Author/Creator: Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821 Place Written: New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 37.2 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy
Boudinot, director of the United States Mint, transmits Bills of Exchange (not included) to London to pay Bayard for copper imported to the United States. Reports that President George Washington refused to submit papers regarding negotiations with Great Britain to the House of Representatives (possibly referring to John Jay's Treaty). Refers to a recent speech praising Washington delivered by a Mr. Erskin (possibly Thomas Erskine) in London. Forwards a portrait of Washington (not included) for Erskin. Discusses family matters at length. Reports that "the British carrying the War so pointedly to the West India Islands, has raised the Price of Grain & Provisions here ..."
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