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December 18, 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: Account between Henry Knox to R. & D. Owen

Receipt for tailoring services from R. & D. Owen. Dated from 18 December 1779 to 8 July 1800.

GLC02437.08506

18 December 1779

Townsend, Richard, fl. 1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt

Receipt for clothing purchased from "Rich. Townsend."

GLC02437.08507

21 December 1779

Brettel, R., fl. 1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt

Partially printed receipt indicating purchase of book muslin from Richard Seaman.

GLC02437.08508

21 December 1779

George, H.L., fl. 1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt

Partially printed receipt for two pairs of gloves purchased at Penny and Harris in London.

GLC02437.08509

21 December 1779

Manuscript document

Title: Receipt

Receipt for women's black silk gloves from Henry Hamond "one of which for Mrs. Johannot."

GLC02437.08510

21 December 1779

Smith, B., fl. 1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from haberdasher and glover

Partially printed receipt for the purchase of goods from Sainsbury and Sibley.

GLC02437.08511

22 December 1779

Harrison, Anthony, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt

Receipt for goods that include gauze, ribbon, and fine tape purchased from Anthony Harrsion for "Mrs. Timmins."

GLC02437.08512

23 December 1779

Townsend, Richard, fl. 1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt

Receipt for purchase of goods including ribbon and gauze from Richard Townsend at the Sun and Swan in London. Corner of the document reads "Mrs. Timmings" instead of "Timmins."

GLC02437.08514

22 December 1779

Briginshaw, John, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt pertaining to John Timmins

Receipt for goods including mitts and silk from [Henry] Hamond for John Timmins.

GLC02437.08515

22 December 1779

Briginshaw, John, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt

Receipt for the purchase of two pairs of gloves from Henry Hamond for John Timmins. Signed by John Briginshaw.

GLC02437.08516

22 December 1779

Dyson, Ely, fl. 1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt

Partially printed receipt for the purchase of gloves bought from Ely Dyson.

GLC02437.08517

23 December 1779

Workman, Thomas, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pertains to John Timmins

Receipt for clothing purchased from Richard Prime for John Timmins. Signed by Thomas Workman.

GLC02437.08519

23 December 1779

Thrupp, Henry, fl. 1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt

Partially printed receipt for the purchase of goods from the haberdashers Sleathand Thrupp in London for Henry Knox. Items include a gauze apron and gauze cuffs. Signed by Henry Thrupp.

GLC02437.08520

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

29 December 1779

Frieake, H., fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt pertaining to Mrs. Timming]

Receipt for making of a coat. Also includes costs for silk, lace, and tassels. Total came to £11.16.3. Signed by H. Frieake stating the contents were received.

GLC02437.08522

14 June 1780-31 August 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: [List of officers]

Lists five captains, four lieutenant captains, and nine lieutenants. Shaw made comments on their commissions.

GLC02437.08523

3 January 1780

Rose, Thomas, fl. 1780

Printed document signed

Title: [Items bought of Jospeh Parker]

Bought from Parker, a linen draper at 127 Cheapside in London. Purchase of linens and the labor to make 4 shirts. Total came to £6.9.6.

GLC02437.08524

24 December 1779-8 January 1780

D & Waldron, fl. 1779-1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Items purchased from D & T Waldron]

Includes purchases for shoes, pumps, and boots. The total comes to £6.2.

GLC02437.08525

1779

Wheelwright, & Barnard, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Items purchased from Wheelwright & Barnard]

Payment for cask bark, hoops, and kegs. Total comes to £9.

GLC02437.08526

January 17, 1780

Printed document signed

Title: [Bought of Joseph Parker]

William Knox bought 3 silk handkerchiefs for a total of £0.14.3.

GLC02437.08528

February 23, 1780- March 2, 1780

Norman, Mary, fl. 1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: [William Knox's acccount with James Norman]

Room and board for 9 days in Amsterdam. Total came to £16.11. Signed by Mary Norman stating the payment was received.

GLC02437.08529

January 29, 1780

Owen, Richard, fl. 1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: [William Knox's account with Richard & David Owen]

Charges for making a coat as well as cleaning and repairing other clothes. The total comes to £8.8.7. Signed by Richard Owen stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08530