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Unknown [Account of William Knox with Joseph Pierce]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08461 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 20-24 January 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 19 x 30.8 cm. Order a Copy

Peirce worked the bookstore, moved goods from the King Street location, as well as providing linen, snuff, and almonds. The total came to £5.14.0. Pierce signed the document stating payment was made.

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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