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Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 [John Jackson's account from 12 May- 17 August 1778]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10458 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 Place Written: White Plains, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 17 August 1778 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 33.3 cm, Width: 27.5 cm Order a Copy

John Jackson's account, partially in his hand and partially in the hand of Henry Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, for goods purchased on behalf of , and services performed for, Henry Knox. Signed by both Jackson and Shaw. Covers Jackson's account with Henry Knox, "part of which time Genl. Arnolds Family lived with Genl Knox..." Notes differentiation between [New] "York" money, Pennsylvania currency, and dollars. Items Jackson purchased include eggs, fowls, ducks, shoes, butter, etc. Includes charges made for washing, and loans to Knox.

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Jackson, John, fl. 1778
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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