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Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Receipt for slave-catching services].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08254 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 05 August 1786 Pagination: Order a Copy

Receipt made out to James Rumsey for payment received by Daniel Neale for pursuit of "Runaway Servants" (most likely slaves). Endorsed by George Washington and George Rumsey on verso.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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