Lots Purchased at Public Auction
Document 1796Craig has purchased at a public auction of the Commissioners of Pennsylvania two lots at LeBeouf which he considers necessary for the United States to possess since they adjoin the grounds on which the public buildings are erected. He presumes that McHenry has made the proper application to the legislature of Pennsylvania who can be expeted to cede the property to the United States.
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Craig has purchased at a public auction of the Commissioners of Pennsylvania two lots at LeBeouf which he considers necessary for the United States to possess since they adjoin the grounds on which the public buildings are erected. He presumes that McHenry has made the proper application to the legislature of Pennsylvania who can be expeted to cede the property to the United States.
Date
12/30/1796
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Document number
1796123040002
Page start
6
Note
Enclosed in Craig to Hodgdon, 02/23/1798.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Isaac Craig
Notable items
in session