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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 An Estimate of the annual expense of family &c in New York for the year 1785 86, and 87.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03646 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: 27 August 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Lists the estimated annual cost for the family while living in New York City. Includes items such as dinners, keeping two horses, wine, and others.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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