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Wales & Beale (fl. 1795-1806) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07966 Author/Creator: Wales & Beale (fl. 1795-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 25 August 1805 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 25.4 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

The firm of Wales & Beale writes to discuss Knox's business accounts. Mentions Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran and General [Henry] Jackson.

Wales & Beale, fl. 1795-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Kelleran, Edward, 1777-?
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Kelleran, Benjamin, fl. 1805

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