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Attwood, F.J., fl. 1864 [Receipt for corn]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08649.01 Author/Creator: Attwood, F.J., fl. 1864 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Printed document signed Date: 18 May 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 12 x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy

Receipt for a "ba." of corn, possibly a bag of corn. Captain T. A. Walker bought the corn for $1.70.

Attwood, F.J., fl. 1864

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