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Hardwell, Thomas, fl. 1737 Account of Capt. Langdon and the owners of the Ship Oswego Packet

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02567 Author/Creator: Hardwell, Thomas, fl. 1737 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1737/12/21 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 17.7 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Charges are for brooms, oil, kettles, and various types of labor. Hardwell signed for receipt of the account on 18 January 1738.

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