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Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783 [Continuation of agreement with Joseph Palmer]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09060 Author/Creator: Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: January 21, 1767-February 20, 1770 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Agreement continuing the partnership between Thomas Flucker and Joseph Palmer in a spermecetti manufacturing business as their original agreement from 1763 is about to expire. Consent to slight alterations in their agreement. Signed by both Flucker and Palmer. A note on the bottom, dated 20 February, 1770, in Boston, declares that "The above continuation of our partnership is wholly settled this Day" and is signed by Palmer.

Palmer, Joseph, 1716-1788
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

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