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Lowell, John (1743-1802) [Receipts]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08304 Author/Creator: Lowell, John (1743-1802) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document Date: 7-18 November 1772 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.4 x 9.4 cm. Order a Copy

Two receipts. The first is dated 7 November and signed by John Lowell. The second is dated 18 November and signed by Benjamin Callender. Both are regarding money Henry Knox has sent them. Also includes a signature of a John Oliver [Johnnot ?].

Callender's last name is also sometimes spelled "Callendar."

Callender, Benjamin, fl. 1772-1785
Lowell, John, 1743-1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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