Order, 1776 Aug. 12, Philadelphia, to the Council of Safety.

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Order, 1776 Aug. 12, Philadelphia, to the Council of Safety.

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Orders the Council of Safety to pay George Ross, Timothy Matlack, and Henry Stagle £10,000 on account of the public service of the state. Signed by Benjamin Franklin as president of the convention; endorsed by Thomas Wharton, president of the council; and receipted on the verso by Stagle.

1 item (1 p.) ; 16 x 21 cm.

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