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Snell, Robert, fl. 1812-1815 [Receipt for rum, tea, sugar, and other items]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02669.051 Author/Creator: Snell, Robert, fl. 1812-1815 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: 1 March 1813 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 17.7 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

A receipt from Captain Robert Snell to John Graham for the purchase of items including rum, tea, and sugar. The back of the receipt adds the costs for Captain Snell, Lieutenant Leach, Ensign Bailey, Lieutenant Tevonnely, Lieutenant Goss, and Ensign Reed.

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