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Mason, John (fl. 1776-1790) Account receipt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08504 Author/Creator: Mason, John (fl. 1776-1790) Place Written: London, England Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 16 December 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.7 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Account log of foodstuffs Account log of foodstuffs received from "Messrs. Minier, Mason, and Teesdale."

Minier, fl. 1779
Mason, John, fl. 1776-1790
Teesdale, fl. 1779

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