Cohen, Philip Jacob (fl. 1785) [Reciept for 2000 florins owed Phillip Jacob Cohen]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.504 Author/Creator: Cohen, Philip Jacob (fl. 1785) Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Printed document signed Date: 9 June 1785 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 13.8 x 24.5 cm, Order a Copy
Receipt from Wilhelm and Jan Willink of Amsterdam, owing 2000 florins to Cohen. Signed by Cohen on verso. Signature of Anthony Wayne crossed out on front. Spelled Wilhem and Ian in this letter.
"Mad" Anthony Wayne was a Revolutionary war general, and a congressman.
Wilhelm and Jan Willink were trustees of the Holland Land Company which was involved in a giant land speculation scheme in New York State.
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