Author: Mace
Title: Francis Vigo (To Accompany Bill H.R. No.282 . Report From The Committee of Claims.
Description: Washington, House of Representatives, 1854. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Soft cover. 33rd Congress. 1st Session. Rep. No. 117. The Committee of Claims, to whom was referred the memorial of Col. Francis vigo, praying compensation for money advanced by him to General Rogers Clark, during the "Illinois Campaign," in 1778.. submit the following report. (10) pp. disbound. Vigo, a patriot, spy & financier, was not compensated for the moneys he gave to finance General Clark's campaign. In 1875 the government paid a small amount requested in Vigo's will. Removed, no sewing, tear to inner margin, clean, no foxing, light age-toning. Very Good.

Keywords: Ephemera. U.S. Government. Revolutionary War. American History War Claims.. Virginia History


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