ALS, 1787 Jan. 22, Annapolis, Md., to John Fitzgerald, Alexandria, Va.

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ALS, 1787 Jan. 22, Annapolis, Md., to John Fitzgerald, Alexandria, Va.

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Carrol informs Fitzgerald that the Maryland legislature failed to appoint delegates to the Constitutional Convention, scheduled for May. Also discusses the calls for issuing paper currency in Maryland.

3 p. ; 20 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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