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Proctor, John (fl. 1779) [Bill for William Knox]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08477 Author/Creator: Proctor, John (fl. 1779) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 9 March 1779 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 14.4 x 23.9 cm. Order a Copy

Bill for fine cotton, coarse cotton, calico, and interest for a total of £643. Page 2 notes that £300 was received from Knox on 23 March and that full payment was delivered by 30 March. Signed twice by Proctor.

Proctor, John, fl. 1779
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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