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Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 Congressional resolution to Delaware, re: guidelines for exchanging money

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01600 Author/Creator: Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1777/12/03 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 36 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Certified copy of a resolution of Congress asking states to enact laws requiring redemption of British bills of credit acquired on or before 4/9/1775, providing guidelines and redemption dates. Docketed on verso. Was written in Congress.

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