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Gilbert, William, fl. 1787 [Receipt for stable service]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03694 Author/Creator: Gilbert, William, fl. 1787 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 2 November 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 27.7 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Receipt of payment from Henry Knox for 19 shillings. Apparently denotes payment of a tax on Mr. Livingston's stable, which Knox is using.

Gilbert, William, fl. 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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