Letter, Richard M. Young and D. G. Whitney to Robert E. Lee, 10 September 1840
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and D. G. Whitney, Letter, , Adams Co., IL, to [Robert E. Lee, , Adams Co., IL], 10 Sept 1840. Version copied [ca. 8 Oct. 1840]; handwriting of ; docket in unidentified handwriting; one page; Letters Received from the War Department, 1820–1895, Records of the Solicitor of the Treasury, Record Group 206, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington DC. Includes docket.
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From our Knowledge of the property & circumstances of Mr , , Jos. Smith & , all Citizens of this , We consider their note for $4866.38 executed jointly with Mr & offered as security to the Government for the payment of said sum, due on account of the purchase of a Steam Boat & other pub. property by , good & sufficient for said amount, & that the Government is safe in accepting the same