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Franks, Jonathan, fl. 1777-1782 [Bill from Jonathan Franks to New York State]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.515.02 Author/Creator: Franks, Jonathan, fl. 1777-1782 Place Written: Saybrook Type: Document signed Date: 24 May 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Franks requests twenty two pounds sixteen schillings for his service to New York State. Grenell certifies that Franks worked the amount that he claims, and signs as well. Bill written to "The Commiss.r for procuring cloathing &c. for the State of New York." Verso signed by Ezra L'Hommedieu.

Franks, Jonathan, fl. 1777-1782
Grenell, John, fl. 1782
L'Hommedieu, Ezra, 1734-1811

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