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Amory, Jonathan (fl. 1778-1779) [Receipt for William Knox]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08444 Author/Creator: Amory, Jonathan (fl. 1778-1779) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 15 July 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 8.9 x 16.3 cm Order a Copy

Notes that William Knox paid £12.10 to John Amory, Jr. for three months rent.

Knox, William, 1756-1795
Amory, Jonathan, fl. 1778-1779

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