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Bullock, John (fl. 1771) [Power of Attorney given to Francis Waldo]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09070 Author/Creator: Bullock, John (fl. 1771) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 7 April 1771-1 January 1772 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 22.7 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Agreement that John Bullock has given power of attorney to Francis Waldo, in order for Waldo to recover a bond given by the late Samuel Waldo to the late Josiah Bullock. Signed by John Bullock, as well as William Harper as witness. Also present is a note signed by Francis Waldo acknowledging receipt of a sum of money from Thomas Flucker, relating to John Bullock's bond.

Harper, William, fl. 1771
Bullock, John, fl. 1771
Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

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