REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS, ON THE PETITION OF THE HEIRS OF CARON DE BEAUMARCHAIS.

Washington. 1812. 33pp. Gathered signatures, string-tied as issued. Very good, untrimmed and unopened. Item #WRCAM32251

This claim was submitted by the heirs of Beaumarchais, the great French playwright who produced THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, requesting compensation for the funds their ancestor expended in supporting the American Revolution. Beaumarchais formed a firm called Hortalez & Co., and sent shiploads of arms, munitions, and military supplies to the Americans. The heirs felt they were due a greater compensation than they had received. OCLC locates only seven copies. Scarce. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 27308. OCLC 19487858

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