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Bearsman, Henry (fl. 1757) [Bill of sale]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08989 Author/Creator: Bearsman, Henry (fl. 1757) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 18 July 1757 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 15.5 x 15.7 cm. Order a Copy

Sale of various items to Thomas Flucker, including a pan to boil sugar, copper ladles and other items. Also signed by William Belcher and James Hills as witnesses.

Bearsman, Henry, fl. 1757
Belcher, William, 1731-1801
Hills, James, fl. 1757
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

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