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14 May 1782

Ritchie, Helena, fl. 1782

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Payment for rent of rooms and furniture]

Knox paid £134 "for the rent on certain rooms and furniture, from the 28th Novr last to the present day." Signed by Helena Ritchie.

GLC02437.08552

May 1782

Ritchie, Helena, fl. 1782

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Room and board with Helena Ritchie]

Henry Knox's bill room and board, including use of furniture and cleaning. Total came to £ 5.17 or $135.54. Helena Ritchie signed the document stating payment was received in full. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08560

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