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Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 [Bill of lading for the schooner Paulina]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08682 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Printed document signed Date: 6 October 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13.6 cm, Width: 23.6 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed. Attests that Henry Jackson is shipping two trunks, five boxes, a keg and some cheese from Boston to Philadelphia. The goods are to be picked up in Philadelphia by Knox or his assigns.

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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