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Sullivan, James (1744-1808) [Bond for Henry Knox]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03414 Author/Creator: Sullivan, James (1744-1808) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 13 January 1787 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 19.6 x 15.6 cm. Order a Copy

Bond declaring that James Sullivan of Boston owes Henry Knox of New York 900 pounds lawful money. Pertains to settling the Estate of the late Thomas Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Signed by two witnesses, B. G. Amory and William Amory.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Sullivan, James, 1744-1808
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

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