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Bell, George (fl. 1791-1795) [Memorandum of monies disbursed to Samuel Shaw by George Bell]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05249 Author/Creator: Bell, George (fl. 1791-1795) Place Written: Ostend, Belgium Type: Manuscript document Date: 20 November 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Ledger page outlines financial transactions between Samuel Shaw and George Bell (see GLC02437.05247 and GLC02437.05248 for related information).

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Bell, George, fl. 1791-1795

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