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George Washington and Thomas Jefferson DS

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George Washington and Thomas Jefferson DS
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George Washington as the First President and Thomas Jefferson as the first Secretary of State document signed ''G:Washington'' and ''By the President/Th:Jefferson'', dated 8 March 1792. Document appoints a William Lewis as an Inspector of the Revenue, one of 104 nominated as part of the U.S. Customs Service. The service was comprised of three positions: the Collector of the Port of Entry, the Naval Officer of the Point of Entry, and the Surveyors of the Port of Entry. Lewis was appointed the first, Collector of the Port of Entry. Most of these appointments were rewards given for service during the Revolutionary War. Partly printed document reads: ''Know Ye, That reposing special Trust and Confidence in the Integrity, Diligence and Discretion of William Lewis, of Virginia, I have nominated, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, Do appoint him Inspector of the Revue for the Port of Fredericksburg, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfil the Duties of that Office according to Law; and to have and to hold the said Office, with all the Rights and Emoluments thereunto legally appertaining, unto him the said William Lewis, during the Pleasure of the President of the United States for the Time Being.'' Document, measuring 15.75'' x 12.5'', has been archivally repaired on verso with conservator's paper reattached to folds that had caused tearing, though not affecting signatures. Official seal is missing, causing a 3'' hole and thus removing some of the printed words. Overall in very good condition. Document is framed with two portrait engravings and commemorative plaques of Washington and Jefferson.