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[Document, 1779 June 01]

1. [Document, 1779 June 01]

Name: Henry, William, 1757-1821 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Date: June 01, 1779
Summary: Henry writes as chairman of committee appointed to devise scheme to put ceilings on prices in city of Philadelphia and "adjacent Parts." Committee asks Congress to instruct purchasing agents not to pay more than recommended prices for purchases in Phi...
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[Document, 1779 May 10]

2. [Document, 1779 May 10]

Name: Henry, William, 1757-1821 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Date: May 10, 1779
Summary: Reports lack of success in operating a lead refinery in the Sinking Valley. Unless a large source of ore can be found, and the problem of water power solved, no substantial supplies of lead can be expected.
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