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Mason, George, Sr., 1725-1792 [Various proposals:] The Council of State...

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00819.19 Author/Creator: Mason, George, Sr., 1725-1792 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript document Date: 31 August 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 38 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

Large folio sheet. Unidentified handwriting. Also re: import duties, revenues, limiting terms and appointments of elected officials including the President, limits on the executive pardon authority and a rejected clause concerning revenues.

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