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Lambert, William, fl. 1789 to Tobias Lear

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.006 Author/Creator: Lambert, William, fl. 1789 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1789/10/08 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

Lambert transmits a report from Alexander Hamilton, Secretery of the Treasury. Lambert writes for John Beckley, Clerk of the House of Representatives.

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