Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Jonathan D. Robins
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07812 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 July 1803 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 29.4 x 18.1 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that lime is being shipped to Robins aboard Captain [Edward] Kelleran's ship, and he hopes that Robins will be able to sell it. Discusses sales possibilities in Boston. Mentions business arrangements with several other individuals, such as David Russell and John Blackman, and also asks Robins to ship him an order of Bohea tea, coffee, and sugar.
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