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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to George Walton re: circular to Governors transmitting Act for levying duties

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04388 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1789/07/09 Pagination: Order a Copy

Circular letter, lacking the act of Congress. Trimmed on right edge, with some loss of text. One bust engraving of Washington included.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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