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Bulfinch, John (fl. 1753) [Sale of land]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08972 Author/Creator: Bulfinch, John (fl. 1753) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 31 December 1753 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 37.4 x 24.8 cm. Order a Copy

Contract for the sale of land. Signed by John Philips and Jacob Ridgway as witnesses, with notes of receipt from John Philips, dated 31 December 1753 and Ezekiel Goldthwait dated 8 August 1754.

Bulfinch, John, fl. 1753
Goldthwait, Ezekiel, fl. 1710-1782
Philips, Joseph, fl. 1753
Ridgway, Jacob, fl. 1753

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