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Knickerbocker, Phillip [Request for payment of Jacob Rifenburgh to Phillip Knickerbocker in the sum of $70.66]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08914.031 Author/Creator: Knickerbocker, Phillip Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: 3 April 1856 Pagination: 1 p. ; 7.6 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Note that symbolizes Jacob Rifenburgh's obligation to pay $70.66 plus interest from April 3, 1865 to Philip Knickerbocker.

Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863
Brooks, Louis, fl. 1862-1876

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