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Seymour, Thomas, 1735-1829 [Promissory note for Elias Carrington]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03662.09 Author/Creator: Seymour, Thomas, 1735-1829 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 25 June 1776 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 10.4 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Promissory to to Elias Carrington for twelve schillings and three pence for caring for a sick soldier while on furlough. Also signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer. Verso signed by Samuel Peck, stating he recieved the money.

Lawrence, John, 1719-1802
Seymour, Thomas, 1735-1829
Peck, Samuel, 1736-1822
Carrington, Elias, 1734-1800

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