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Travis, William B., 1809-1836 [Receipt for payment for legal services to William H. Wharton]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01815 Author/Creator: Travis, William B., 1809-1836 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1833/09/23 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 13 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Receipt written out to himself, confirming payment received for his legal services defending William Wharton in a lawsuit.

Taylor, William B., 1809-1836
Wharton, William, fl. 1833

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