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Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811) [Account]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08750 Author/Creator: Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Manuscript document Date: 4 November 1798 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.4 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy

Lists transactions regarding lumber sawed on a weekly basis at Henry Knox's mills for the month of October 1798. Transactions listed by week and location.

Gleason, John, Jr., 1758-1822
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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