Title: Manuscript document signed by Egbert Benson, first Attorney General of New York Author: Benson, Egbert Place: Kingston, NY Publisher: Date: Octo. 12th, 1779 Description: 1 pp. Manuscript document signed by a committee of three people, including Egbert Benson. 7½x8¼, plus thin line of paper at attached at all four edges. Essentially an early homeland security document, paying funds for a committee of three to investigate threats against America. The document reads in part, "Received...the sum of two thousand pounds...for enquiring into detecting and defeating all conspiracies which may be formed in this State against the Liberties of America..." Among those employed to investigate conspiracies was Egbert Benson (1746-1833), the first Attorney General of New York. Lot Amendments Condition: Some yellowing at folds; very good. Item number: 231194
Title: Manuscript document signed by Egbert Benson, first Attorney General of New York Author: Benson, Egbert Place: Kingston, NY Publisher: Date: Octo. 12th, 1779 Description: 1 pp. Manuscript document signed by a committee of three people, including Egbert Benson. 7½x8¼, plus thin line of paper at attached at all four edges. Essentially an early homeland security document, paying funds for a committee of three to investigate threats against America. The document reads in part, "Received...the sum of two thousand pounds...for enquiring into detecting and defeating all conspiracies which may be formed in this State against the Liberties of America..." Among those employed to investigate conspiracies was Egbert Benson (1746-1833), the first Attorney General of New York. Lot Amendments Condition: Some yellowing at folds; very good. Item number: 231194
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