Lawrence, John (1724-1799) [Rental terms for Henry Knox]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06035 Author/Creator: Lawrence, John (1724-1799) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph document signed Date: 30 January 1794 Pagination: 1 p. ; 29.8 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Henry Knox is renting the house and grounds on the Schuylkill River called Fairy Hill. The one year lease begins on 1 May and is for £100 and taxes. The gardener will remain in the small house on the premises as long as he cares for the garden and furnishes the Knox family with free vegetables.
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