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Winn, John (b. 1789) [Accounts of John Winn, including rental of slaves]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03434.49 Author/Creator: Winn, John (b. 1789) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa 1820 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Lists debits, credits and balances due for John Winn, for items including the rental and support of enslaved people.

Winn, John Bowles, b. 1789

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