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McClurg, James, fl. 1809 to George Simpson re: requests dividend for shares in bank of the U.S.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02470.25 Author/Creator: McClurg, James, fl. 1809 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1809/07/06 Pagination: 1 p. 10.4 x 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Simpson was cashier of the Bank of the United States. Written on a slip of paper.

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