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Ryan, John J., fl. 1941-1945 [Certificate of guarantee and bill of sale at Gray's Diamond Shop]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10004.03.85.01 Author/Creator: Ryan, John J., fl. 1941-1945 Place Written: Kansas City, Missouri Type: Document signed Date: May 7, 1952 Pagination: 1 certificate Order a Copy

One certificate of guarantee and bill of sale belonging to John J. Ryan dated May 7, 1952. The document states that Gray's Diamond Shop had sold a wedding ring for 54 dollars and ninety cents.

Ryan, John J., fl. 1941-1952

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