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Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785 General Henry Knox in account with Broome & Platt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08591 Author/Creator: Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785 Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 6 September 1785 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Knox owed £1346.18 "For Sundry merchadize as per Invoice." Provides a breakdown of how payment was made.

Broome & Platt, fl. 1775-1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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