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Harrison, Robert Hanson (1745-1790) [Receipt recording George Washington's repayment of a loan]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.22 Author/Creator: Harrison, Robert Hanson (1745-1790) Place Written: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Type: Document signed Date: 20 August 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.6 x 15.2 cm. Order a Copy

Harrison, Secretary to General George Washington, confirms Washington's repayment. Harrison writes from Neshaminy Camp, Pennsylvania.

Neshamini Camp,
Bucks County, Augt. 20th.: 1777

Received of his Excellency, General Washington Eight Half <?>, for the like Sum borrowed of me at New York in August or September last, for which he passed his receipt, which I have not at present with me and which is hereby cancelled.

Rob: H: Harrison.

[docket]
No. 109
Rob H Harrison
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Gen Washington
Receipt
8 half <?>
20th. Augt. 1777

Harrison, Robert Hanson, 1745-1790
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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