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[Memorie du tasse Journie commence ...] [in French]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08495 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 18 September 1779-4 October 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.8 cm, Width: 16.4 cm Order a Copy

Day by day account of the number of "tasse" or "packs" (or "cups" depending on the translation) used. Cost given in the right hand column. The total comes to 17.10, although it is unclear what currency is being used.

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