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Mellon, John, fl. 1837 [Pay receipt]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09028.23 Author/Creator: Mellon, John, fl. 1837 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 14 October 1837 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 6.5 cm, Width: 14.5 cm Order a Copy

Mellen agrees to pay Watson Freeman $600 on demand with interest. Freeman signs on verso that he received $500 on 29 December 1837.

Mellon, John, fl. 1837
Watson, Freeman, fl. 1827-1857

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