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July 11, 1778
Bryant, James, fl. 1777-1778
[Bill for William Knox]
Receipt for items bought from "W. & Jno. Molineux." Items purchased include knives, pocket books, clasps, and razors. Total came to £100.14.4.
GLC02437.08437
14 July 1778
Receipt for tooth brushes and ink pots bought from "W. & Jno Molineux." The total came to £7.13.
GLC02437.08439
circa 1790
[Cost estimates to dig a canal]
Estimates labor costs to build a 90 mile canal with 60 locks at "386.400" dollars. Estimates it would take 1,000 men about 2 years to complete.
GLC02437.08440
15 July 1778
Amory, Jonathan, fl. 1778-1779
[Receipt for William Knox]
Notes that William Knox paid £12.10 to John Amory, Jr. for three months rent.
GLC02437.08444
27 July 1778
Notes that William Knox bought and paid for a chaise and harness. He paid £175.10.
GLC02437.08445
Notes that Knox paid Polly Eyres for making a riding dress and attiring gowns. The total came to £3.
GLC02437.08446
25 August 1778
Smith, Paschal Nelson, ?-1805
William Knox bought 1/4 of a ream of sheathing paper from Paschal N. Smith. The total came to £10.
GLC02437.08448
20 October 1778
Clark, Jonas, fl. 1778
[Bill to William Knox]
Bill for purchases by William Knox from "Wm & Jno Molineux." William bought super fine broad cloth, silk hose, and shoes. The total came to £46.10. It is noted that Knox paid for the goods and signed by Jonas Clark, who seems to be an agent for...
GLC02437.08451
8 October 1778
[Bill from DuBois]
Receipt for clothing and making shirts. Total came to £45.2.12.
GLC02437.08452
1778
Sturgis, Russell, fl. 1778
Bill for two hats. One appears to have been for William. The other was "1 Beaver hat for the Genl. Delivered to Colo Jackson." The total for the hats came to £13. Signed by Sturgis, who notes payment was made.
GLC02437.08455
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