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ELIAS BOUDINOT
(1740 - 1821) Revolutionary War officer and President of the Continental Congress signing the Treaty of Paris in that capacity. Later director of the U.S. Mint. Manuscript D.S., 2pp. 4to., [n.p.] July 25, 1808 concerning the receipt of one William Griffith. In part: "...this day delivered to me a Certificate No. 5703 -- of the U. States issued by Stephen Moylin commissioner &c. for the sum of five thousand seven hundred and fifty two dollars & 87 cents-- payable to said Thomas Houston with interest at three per cent per annum from the 1st July 1808 -- the date of issuing said certificate from the Loan Office & I also acknowledge that I have the residue of said five thousand dollars in my hands and will indemnify Mr. Griffith in all respects on account of his receipt to Mr. Wallace for the same holding myself accountable..." Tipped along left margin to a larger sheet, small loss at bottom right corner repaired, usual folds, else very good condition.

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June 3, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
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