Order, to David Rittenhouse, for the payment of the salary of Matthew Smith for attendance in Council, 1779 June 11.

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Order, to David Rittenhouse, for the payment of the salary of Matthew Smith for attendance in Council, 1779 June 11.

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Document signed. Signed by Joseph Reed, President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Order to pay Matthew Smith two hundred thirty-four pounds eight shillings and six pence for his attendance in Council. Rittenhouse was State Treasurer of Pennsylvania.

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