Letter, 1789 Jan. 7, Boston, to Samuel Henshaw.

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Letter, 1789 Jan. 7, Boston, to Samuel Henshaw.

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Informing Henshaw that he has been elected an elector of the president and vice president of the U.S. Signed by John Avery, secretary.

1 leaf, in folder ; 26 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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