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Lamb, James (fl. 1779) [Receipt of William Knox]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08469 Author/Creator: Lamb, James (fl. 1779) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 24 February 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 8 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Receipt for one "back Gammon Table" for £24 bought from James Lamb.

Lamb, James, fl. 1746-1822
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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