Letter from G. W. Crawford, Secretary of War to R. M. Patterson, Director of the Mint

In this letter, Secretary of War Crawford gives consent to pay C. C. Wright $600 USD for his work on the Buena Vista medal.

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Wandepartment, 8 Sir, Washington, May 9. 18mg. I have received your letter of the 3 In w stant stating the desire of W. b medal b. weight to be paid for the abverse die of the BuenaVista, which he has finished ano delivered to you. I find with pleasure that the aequest is one which m wright is intilted to make under his contract with this Department, and have accordingly approved his account for SixHer = due Dollars, the juice agreed on for the work which he has completed. she amount will he remitted to him, from the beaumy, to your care very respectfully your and Sun D. R. m. Patterson, Director of the Mint, of Philadelphico, Penna