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Henley, Samuel, fl. 1788-1795 [Receipt of payment on Thomas Flucker's estate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06268 Author/Creator: Henley, Samuel, fl. 1788-1795 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph document signed Date: 6 December 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

A receipt to Henry Jackson for 91 pounds one shilling and 4 pence halfpenny releasing all dividends and demands by Samuel Henley against Thomas Flucker's estate. Signed by Joseph Peirce as a witness. There is a note at the bottom of the document stating, "received this of Mr. [Joseph?] Peirce."

Henley, Samuel, fl. 1788-1795
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Peirce, Joseph, 1748-1812

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