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George Washington: “It is therefore agreed between the said parties that in the event of any such obstructions happening it shall be lawful…”

On the recordAugust 3, 1790
It is therefore agreed between the said parties that in the event of any such obstructions happening it shall be lawful for such persons as---- ----shall designate to introduce into and transport through the territories of the United States any quantity of goods, wares, and merchandise not exceeding in value in any one year $60,000.
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George Washington
Independent · Virginia

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