The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk

Collection Reference Number GLC02505.38
From Archive Folder Documents Relating to 1790 
Title David Rittenhouse to John Nicholas regarding vouchers in his possession
Date 26 November 1790
Author Rittenhouse, David (1732-1796)  
Recipient Nicholas, John  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Discusses some matters involving vouchers in his possession chargeable to the United States. Addressed to Nicholas as Comptroller General.
Subjects American Statesmen  Government and Civics  Finance  
People Rittenhouse, David (1732-1796)  Nicholas, John (1761-1819)  
Theme Merchants & Commerce
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Additional Information Rittenhouse, an astronomer, also served as Pennsylvania state treasurer 1777–1789, and Director of the U.S. mint 1792–1795. Nicholas was possibly John Nicholas, a lawyer and Representative from Virginia.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859