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Bell, Daniel (fl. 1772-1779) [William Knox's account with Daniel Bell]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08491 Author/Creator: Bell, Daniel (fl. 1772-1779) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 16 June 1779 Pagination: 1 p. ; 14.1 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

William bought 10 hogsheads of tobacco. The total came to £3787. Bell signed off that he received payment.

Bell, Daniel, fl. 1772-1779
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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