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Cheesman, Joseph (fl. 1783) [Provision Return]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02532 Author/Creator: Cheesman, Joseph (fl. 1783) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 18 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 17.3 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Return for men in the forgers, "forgerears" department. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with the docket signed by J. Clark.

Cheesman, Joseph, fl. 1783
Clark, J., fl. 1782-1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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