Billings, Joseph, fl. 1778 [Bill to Henry Knox]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08421 Author/Creator: Billings, Joseph, fl. 1778 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: 7 February 1778-7 March 1778 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ;16.3 x 15 cm. Order a Copy
General Henry Knox's bill from Joseph Billings. It appears that Billings was a tailor. The bill is for various pieces of clothing including coats, waistcoats, and breeches. Also has payments due for various lengths of cloth as well as buttons, hooks, and thread. The total came to £86.3.3. Not signed, but appears to be in Joseph Billings' hand.
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