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Bill of sale for a man named Gambo, November 29, 1732

 Item — Box: Harris multi-collection oversize box, Folder: 1

Dates

  • November 29, 1732

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Biographical / Historical

This document records the sale of a man named Gambo by David Haward (1703/4-1751) of Bridgewater, MA to Captain Samuel Leonard (1673-1745) of Taunton, MA on November 29, 1732. The price recorded is 100 pounds.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 folders

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The document was accompanied by a yellow wrapper with a printed label for "The American Autograph Shop" of Merion Station, PA. A clipping that appears to be taken from a catalog description was affixed to the wrapper, indicating that this item was #64 and priced at $13.75.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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