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Seton, fl. 1787 [Request for money]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03607 Author/Creator: Seton, fl. 1787 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph note Date: 20 July 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 18.3 cm, Width: 18.1 cm Order a Copy

Mrs. Seton asks Knox for "Miss's [present] quarter," and encloses receipts for both quarters (not present). Explains that she needs the money to put toward another bill she must pay that day.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Seton, fl. 1787

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