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28 December 1779

Blackhouse, W., fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Items bought from Henry Nettleshipp]

Probably items purchased by William Knox while he was in Europe. Nettleshipp owned a store called "the Parrott" which was "at the Corner of Honey Lane, Cheapside." Purchased one hoop ring and "finest white paste." The total was for £1.18. Signed by a W. Blackhouse that he "Recd the Contents for Mr Nettleshipp." There is a printed image of a parrot in the upper left corner of the document.

GLC02437.08521

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