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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Foster

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03886 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 3 June 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.2 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Foster that Congress will decide on propositions concerning a debt due to the United States by De la Lande and Finje [Fynje]. In consequence, thinks Foster may be relieved of his own debt.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789

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