Paine, Robert Treat (1731-1814) [Indictment of William Samson for counterfeiting currency]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03952 Author/Creator: Paine, Robert Treat (1731-1814) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph document signed Date: 29 August 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.2 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy
Signed by Paine as an attorney and also signed by John Bathes, Caleb Swan, and a Mr. Greenleaf as witnesses, and by Samuel Welles as foreman. Gives the details of the counterfeiting case against Samson. Paine is listed as an attorney.
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