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Fenno, John (1751-1798) [Receipt]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08640 Author/Creator: Fenno, John (1751-1798) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 18 January 1791 Pagination: 1 p. ; 11.8 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

Receipt of items Henry Knox bought from the firm Thomas & Andrews. Also includes a note of receipt for payment on behalf of the firm from John Fenno.

Fenno, John, 1751-1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Thomas & Andrews (firm), fl. 1791

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