AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, BY THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, TO WILLIAM IRVINE, SUPERINTENDENT AT PHILADELPHIA, CONCERNING TRANSMISSION TO THE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA TERRITORY OF THE LAWS OF THAT TERRITORY
by Wagner, Jacob
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Washington, 1801. Single page, in neat ink manuscript. Light old folds, blank inner margin reinforced. Very Good.
"Sir | I have shipped in the Hiland, Capt. Hand for Philadelphia, and to your care, a box addressed to the Governor of the Indiana Territory, containing laws for the use of that Territory, which I request you to be pleased to forward when an opportunity offers for Ft. Vincennes. Any expense which may accrue upon it, you will be pleased to draw upon the Secretary of State for. It was omitted to pay the freight here. Perhaps Capt. Hand will consent to receive it upon his return. | With much respect, I am, Sir, | Your most obed. Servt. | Jacob Wagner | Ch. Clk."
Jacob Wagner was appointed Chief Clerk of the State Department in 1798, and held that position until 1807. William Henry Harrison was the territorial Governor.
"Sir | I have shipped in the Hiland, Capt. Hand for Philadelphia, and to your care, a box addressed to the Governor of the Indiana Territory, containing laws for the use of that Territory, which I request you to be pleased to forward when an opportunity offers for Ft. Vincennes. Any expense which may accrue upon it, you will be pleased to draw upon the Secretary of State for. It was omitted to pay the freight here. Perhaps Capt. Hand will consent to receive it upon his return. | With much respect, I am, Sir, | Your most obed. Servt. | Jacob Wagner | Ch. Clk."
Jacob Wagner was appointed Chief Clerk of the State Department in 1798, and held that position until 1807. William Henry Harrison was the territorial Governor.
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- AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, BY THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, TO WILLIAM IRVINE, SUPERINTENDENT AT PHILADELPHIA, CONCERNING TRANSMISSION TO THE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA TERRITORY OF THE LAWS OF THAT TERRITORY
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- Wagner, Jacob
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- Washington
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- 1801
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