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with a list of articles he wanted "if great bargains are to be had — my purchases depends entirely on the prices". In 1786, he purchased a 2,000-acre plot in
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twice, first in 1789 and again in 1793, to serve as the commissioner of the United States to India. He was turned down both times.
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