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Morgan, John (fl.1787) [Receipt of John Morgan Jr.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03713 Author/Creator: Morgan, John (fl.1787) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 24 November 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 16.8 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Morgan signs as receiving payment in full from Samuel Osgood and Henry Knox for his debt against Joshua Winslow of Boston. Clerical signature of William Knox as a witness. Body of document and docket appears to be written in the hand of Henry Knox. See GLC02437.03712 for a related document.

Morgan, John, fl. 1787
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Osgood, Samuel, 1748-1813

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