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Smith, William Stephens (1755-1816) [Note]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08644 Author/Creator: Smith, William Stephens (1755-1816) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Document signed Date: 29 July 1791 Pagination: 1 p. ; 10 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Note of exchange for Henry Knox for about £281.

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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