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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Bond between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln and Benjamin Pickman]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10334 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 3 April 1799 Pagination: 2 p. ; 38.7 x 23.9 cm. Order a Copy

Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln are "firmly bound" to pay Pickman twelve thousand dollars. Contains details of their obligation. Partially printed. Docketed by Knox with the copied signatures of Lincoln and Jackson.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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