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Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811) [Account]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08730 Author/Creator: Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 6 January 1799 Pagination: 2 p. ; 30.6 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Lists transactions regarding the amount of beef killed at Montpelier farm in Thomaston, Maine by weight of the cattle, person who gave the meat, the rate received and amount.

Gleason, John, Jr., 1758-1822
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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