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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Sharp Delany

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05299 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Letter signed Date: January 22, 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : adress Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Instructions for commissioning a new revenue cutter for Delaware station, to be built on strict budget. Written from the Treasury Department. Addressed to Delany as Collector for Philadelphia.

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Delany, Sharp, 1736-1799

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