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Kip, Nicholas (fl. 1780) [Document pertaining to Knox family provisions]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09441 Author/Creator: Kip, Nicholas (fl. 1780) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 26 November 1780 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.8 x 6.8 cm Order a Copy

Contains account information noting the purchase of fowls, "cyder", cabbage, candles, apples, butter, chocolate, rum, and other goods. Appears to be signed by Kip, who attests that the account is settled in full. Text on verso is unrelated to account.

Kip, Nicholas J., fl. 1780
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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