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Jordan, John, fl. 1806-1833 [Affidavit belonging to John Youngberg]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09836.11 Author/Creator: Jordan, John, fl. 1806-1833 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 18 February 1806 Pagination: 3 p. ; 33.5 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

One affidavit belonging to John Youngberg dated February 18, 1806. Contains testimonies by John Jordan and William Postens related to an incident where Youngberg had money stolen from him.

Youngberg, John, fl. 1806
Jordan, John, fl. 1806-1833
Postens, William, fl. 1806

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