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Belcher, J. H., fl. 1840 [Pay receipt]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09028.28 Author/Creator: Belcher, J. H., fl. 1840 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 25 February 1840 Pagination: 1 p. ; 6.5 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy

Belcher borrowed $25 from Freeman and signs to pay back on demand.

Belcher, J. H., fl. 1840
Watson, Freeman, fl. 1827-1857

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