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Albert Gallatin LS

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Albert Gallatin LS
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Printed circular letter signed “Albert Gallatin” as Secretary of the Treasury dated 16 November 1808, addressed on integral leaf to “Joseph Wilson Esqr. / Collector / Marblehead [Port] / Massa.” Upon an order from Congress, Gallatin asks for names and addresses of violators of the Embargo Act: ''…you will…immediately prepare and transmit to me a concise statement of all the evasions and violations aforesaid…'' Letter also franked ''Albert Gallatin.'' 1pp. measures 8” x 12.5”. Adhesive tape at some edges and small tears. Very good.