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Sinclair, William, fl. 1844 [Check made out to James T. Gerry]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09099.15.01 Author/Creator: Sinclair, William, fl. 1844 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Document signed Date: 1 March 1844 Pagination: 2 p. ; 6.5 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy

Check made out to James T. Gerry for one hundred and thirty seven dollars and eighty eight cents. Check was attached with a nail to a later note, explaining that the check was a Naval pay receipt.

Sinclair, William, fl. 1844
Gerry, James Thompson, 1797-1854

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