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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 [Two signed acts of the second Congress on one page]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04722 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Printed document signed Date: 1793/02/27 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 35.5 cm, Width: 24.3 cm Order a Copy

Two acts of Congress, the first repeals a law that placed duties on imported livestock, the second providing compensation to families of two soldiers "killed by the said Indians." Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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