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Frederick, 1760-1843 [Receipt of payment to Frederick Lord]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.609.21 Author/Creator: Frederick, 1760-1843 Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Document signed Date: 10 May 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 12.7 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Lord signs, confirming his receipt of payment from the State of Connecticut for riding express. Benjamin Payne signs, confirming Lord's receipt.

Lord, Frederick, 1760-1843
Payne, Benjamin, 1766-1793

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