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Duffield, John, fl. 1778 [Receipt for tea]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08696.01 Author/Creator: Duffield, John, fl. 1778 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 1778/11/06 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 15 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Duffield attests to receiving 837 British pounds worth of tea from Robert Campbell.

Duffield, John, fl. 1778
Campbell, Robert, fl. 1778

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