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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08499 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 18 September 1779-4 October 1779 Pagination: 1 p. ; 14.3 x 16.7 cm. Order a Copy

Payments for bread and butter during a journey. The total came to 17.10, although it is unclear what currency is being used.

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