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Catalog Number |
MS050 B01 F24.03 |
Title |
William Gardner to John Langdon |
Scope & Content |
Three-page letter from William Gardner to John Langdon, both in Portsmouth. Raises the subject of his salary, which is $650 per year, 50% less than he received as Treasurer. "Your influence in this matter...to endeavour the procuring me a further allowance will be gratefully acknowledged." He says he will accept $1000, even though some other Commissioners of Loans received $1500. Dated December 8, 1791. |
Collection |
John Langdon Papers |
Object Name |
Letter |
Date |
December 8, 1791 |
People |
Langdon, John, 1741-1819 Gardner, William, 1750-1834 |
Subjects |
18th century Commissioners Salaries, pensions, etc. |