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Bell, George (fl. 1791-1795) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05260 Author/Creator: Bell, George (fl. 1791-1795) Place Written: Ostend, Belgium Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1791 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 22.4 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

Memorandum apparently addressed to S[amuel] Shaw. Discusses financial transactions, particularly sales and interest on merchandise (alludes to merchandise being sold by Bell on Shaw's behalf; see GLC02437.05247, GLC02437.05248 and GLC02437.05249 for more information.)

Bell, George, fl. 1791-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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