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Hovey, John, fl. 1778 [Recepit for horse]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08432 Author/Creator: Hovey, John, fl. 1778 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document Date: 7 May 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 5.4 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Hovey notes he received £75 from William Knox for a horse. Hovey signed the document stating the amount was paid in full.

Hovey, John, fl. 1778
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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