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Knox, William (1756-1795) [William Knox's payment to a contractor]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08406 Author/Creator: Knox, William (1756-1795) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: April 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 8.6 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy

Appears to be in William Knox's hand. William Knox paid the contractor Thomas Clement £1.19.6 for boards, screws, hooks, clasps, and labor. Clement signed the bottom noting he received full payment.

Knox, William, 1756-1795

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