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Webber, James (fl. 1784-1797) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04789 Author/Creator: Webber, James (fl. 1784-1797) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.7 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that William "is exceedingly well, but I think his spirits are at times too much elevated, however when he gets settled in Ireland, I much hope he will go on in a regular way, and be in a happy situation." Says he could not accept William's "draft of £190." Requests Knox settle his debt with Mr. [Samuel?] Ogden soon, or Webber will have to send someone to America to intervene. Knox remains indebted to Webber and therefore Webber cannot transfer credit from William's account to Henry's.

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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