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Kelly, & Doherty (firm), fl. 1863 [Reciept for pants]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.21.23 Author/Creator: Kelly, & Doherty (firm), fl. 1863 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Receipt Date: 13 August 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 12.8 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Recipt from the tailor firm "Kelly & Doherty" at 31 & 33 South Fifth Street in Philadelphia. The receipt was for $12 for McSherry's purchase of "20 dark blue case Pants." Marked that payment was received. Signed by Kelly.

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