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Yancey, James, fl. 1779 [Account with William Knox]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08460 Author/Creator: Yancey, James, fl. 1779 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: January 18, 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

William's account with Yancey includes sealing wax, shoes, tax, thread, various types of cloth, stockings, sugar, playing cards, etc. The total for this bill came to £837.11.3. Signed by Yancey stating he received payment.

Yancey, James, fl. 1779
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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