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Hart, Christopher, fl. 1791 [Agreement to deliver 12 tons of hay to Henry Knox's stable]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05019 Author/Creator: Hart, Christopher, fl. 1791 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 22 June 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 28.6 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

Agreement signed by Hart with his mark. The document is in the hand of the witness, Reiner John Van den Brock, who also signed it. States that Hart is to supply Knox's stable with 12 tons of hay from the date of this document to 1 April 1792. Hay to be weighed at Knox's stable. Knox is to pay 3 pounds, 17 shillings, and sixpence in Pennsylvania currency, including the cartage.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Van den Brock, Reiner John, fl. 1789-1796

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