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Jay, John, 1745-1829 [Appointment of Richard Varick, Mayor of New York]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00740 Author/Creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Document signed Date: February 13, 1798 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 42 cm Order a Copy

Appointment of Varick to the positions of Mayor, Water Bailiff, and Clerk of the Market. Includes large pendant seal attached with ribbon. Modern mounting.

Jay, John, 1745-1829
Varick, Richard, 1753-1831

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