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Mellon, John, fl. 1837 [Pay receipt]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09028.26 Author/Creator: Mellon, John, fl. 1837 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 6 January 1838 Pagination: 2 p. ; 6.5 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy

Mellen agrees to pay Watson Freeman $600 on demand with interest. Freeman signs and dates on verso when he received payment.

Mellon, John, fl. 1837
Watson, Freeman, fl. 1827-1857

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