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Billings, Joseph (fl. 1778) [Bill to Henry Knox]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08422 Author/Creator: Billings, Joseph (fl. 1778) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 13 March 1778-14 March 1778 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 14.1 x 15.6 cm. Order a Copy

Bill to Henry Knox from Joseph Billings. It appears that Billings was a tailor. Billings carried over the £86.3.3 from the bill at GLC02437.08421. After doing additional work for Knox, the total comes to £106.7.3. After making partial payments, Knox still owed £4.7.3.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Billings, Joseph, fl. 1778

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