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Clymer, George, 1739-1813 to Gov. [Thomas Sim] Lee re: flour for army, banking (c/s John Nixon)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04842.19 Author/Creator: Clymer, George, 1739-1813 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1780/09/12 Pagination: 2 p. + docket + engraving 23.6 x 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Co-signed with John Nixon as Directors of the Bank.

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