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Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803 [Account of William Knox with Benjamin Edes]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08482 Author/Creator: Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 8.5 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Edes was one of founders and owners of the Boston Gazette and Country Journal. Edes billed Knox for advertisements in the newspaper. Items being sold included sealing wax, books, and a chaise. The total account came to £12.16.8. Edes signed the document noting payment was made.

Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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