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Francklin, Michael, fl. 1762-1774 [Bond from Michael Francklin to Joshua Mauger]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03902.336 Author/Creator: Francklin, Michael, fl. 1762-1774 Place Written: Novia Scotia, Canada Type: Autograph document signed Date: December 31, 1766 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 38.4 cm, Width: 23.9 cm Order a Copy

Amount agreed upon was £6000. Agreement signed by Michael Francklin, esquire. Paper seal directly next to Francklin's seal. Docket on verso reads: "Recieved London 7th March 1772 the full forteen dice in this Bond up to the 25th day of March last." Docket on verso signed by Joshua Mauger.

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
Mauger, Joshua, 1725-1788
Halifax, George Montagu-Dunk, Earl of, 1716-1771
Grenville, George, 1712-1770
Sandwich, John Montagu, 4th Earl of, 1718-1792
Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778

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