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Appointment signed by President George Washington and Edmund Randolph, of William Short (Photostat), 1794 July 11

 Item — Box: Manuscripts Oversize Box 20, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Appointment giving William Short the authority to negotiate with the King of Spain concerning the navigation of the Mississippi River.

Dates

  • Creation: 1794 July 11

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.01 Linear Foot

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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